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What happened on Monday January 17, 1938?

About January 17th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: From January 17 to February 24, 1938, the Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme was held at the Galerie Beaux-Arts in Paris. Organized by André Breton and Paul Éluard, the exhibition showcased works from 60 artists across 14 countries, presenting paintings, objects, and uniquely decorated rooms and mannequins, reflecting the avant-garde nature of the Surrealist movement.
  • Day of the week: January 17th, 1938 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley

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January 17, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1938:

  • Surrealist Art Exhibition From January 17 to February 24, 1938, the Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme was held at the Galerie Beaux-Arts in Paris. Organized by André Breton and Paul Éluard, the exhibition showcased works from 60 artists across 14 countries, presenting paintings, objects, and uniquely decorated rooms and mannequins, reflecting the avant-garde nature of the Surrealist movement. source: en.wikipedia.org

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January 17, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 17, 1938?


January 17, 1938 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1938 can also be written as 1/17/1938 in the US and as 17/1/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 17, 1938?


Famous people born on January 17, 1938:

  • John Bellairs
    John Bellairs

    American fantasy and gothic mystery novelist known for works like 'The Chessmen of Doom'.

  • Percy Qoboza
    Percy Qoboza

    Prominent South African journalist who fought against apartheid and was a significant voice in challenging racial oppression.

  • Paul Revere in Harvard
    Paul Revere in Harvard

    Pianist and lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders, a popular American rock band from the 1960s.

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January 17, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1938:

  • William Henry Pickering
    William Henry Pickering
  • Eduard Garonne
    Eduard Garonne
  • Ernst August Max von Bacmeister
    Ernst August Max von Bacmeister

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Famous people who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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January 17, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1938 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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January 17, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1938 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:04 pm and setting at 08:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 16, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1938.

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How old is someone born on January 17, 1938?


Someone born on January 17, 1938 is:

88 years 4 months old,

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or 4609 weeks and 6 days old,

or 32269 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1938?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 17th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 17, 1938.

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