What happened this day in history August 23, 1938

What are the important events that happened on August 23, 1938? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 23, 1938: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 23, 1938 is the 235th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 130 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 10, 1938 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectatriacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $7,542.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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August 23, 1938 Historical Events

  • 1938
    English cricketer Len Hutton sets a world record for the highest individual Test innings of 364, during a Test match against Australia.

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