What happened this day in history July 20, 1938

What are the important events that happened on July 20, 1938? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 20, 1938: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 20, 1938 is the 201st day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 164 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 7, 1938 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘dihectahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,476.05. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby 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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July 20, 1938 Historical Events

  • 1938
    The United States Department of Justice files suit in New York City against the motion picture industry charging violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act in regards to the studio system. The case would eventually result in a break-up of the industry in 1948.

Who were born on July 20, 1938?

  • 1938
    Dame Diana Rigg, English actress
  • 1938
    Natalie Wood, American actress (d. 1981)
  • 1938
    Roger Hunt, English footballer
  • 1938
    Tony Oliva, Cuban baseball player

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