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see horoscope and birth chart for December 17, 1938What happened on Saturday December 17, 1938?
About December 17th, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 17, 1938, German chemist Otto Hahn and his assistant Fritz Strassmann discovered nuclear fission by bombarding uranium with neutrons, leading to the production of barium. This groundbreaking finding laid the foundation for nuclear physics and energy.
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1938 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Hurry Home by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
More about December 17th, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 1938.
Table of contents
- December 17, 1938: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 17, 1938?
- Who was born on December 17, 1938?
- December 17, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1938: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 17, 1938?
- Back in 1938
December 17, 1938: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1938:
- Nuclear Fission Discovery by Otto Hahn On December 17, 1938, German chemist Otto Hahn and his assistant Fritz Strassmann discovered nuclear fission by bombarding uranium with neutrons, leading to the production of barium. This groundbreaking finding laid the foundation for nuclear physics and energy. source: britannica.com
December 17, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1938
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What day of the week was December 17, 1938?
December 17, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1938 can also be written as 12/17/1938 in the US and as 17/12/1938 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 17, 1938?
Famous people born on December 17, 1938:
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Liv UllmannInternationally acclaimed Norwegian actress and director, famous for her collaborations with Ingmar Bergman.
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Peter SnellRenowned New Zealand-American long-distance runner who won Olympic gold medals and set world records.
![Jean-Claude Drouot]()
Jean-Claude DrouotBelgian actor known for his iconic television series 'Thierry la Fronde' which aired from 1963 to 1966.
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Frank DefordProminent American sportswriter, author, and commentator known for his work with Sports Illustrated and NPR.
December 17, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1938:
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Gustav Tammann![Ferdinando Rosati]()
Ferdinando Rosati
December 17, 1938: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1938 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1938: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1938 was Hurry Home by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Hurry Home
- Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Martha Tilton) - This Can't Be Love
December 17, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 17, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1938 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 1938 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on December 17, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:13 am and setting at 02:27 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1939.
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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1938
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Someone born on December 17, 1938 is:
87 years 5 months old,
or 1049 months and 7 days old,
or 4562 weeks and 1 day old,
or 31935 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1938?
There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1938?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 17, 1938.
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