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What Happened
in 1938?

Major events, music, film, tech & prices from 1938

The World in 1938
🌍EventsGermany annexes Austria in the Anschluss (Mar 13) · Kristallnacht pogrom against Jews across Germany (Nov 9) · Munich Agreement: Allies appease Hitler over Czechoslovakia (Sep 30) · Orson Welles' War of the Worlds radio broadcast panics US (Oct 30) · Germany occupies Sudetenland with British/French approval (Oct) · Howard Hughes flies around the world in record 91 hours (Jul)
🎵MusicA-Tisket, A-Tasket – Ella Fitzgerald
🎬FilmBringing Up Baby
💻TechOtto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann achieved the first nuclear fission of uranium
🛒PricesBread $0.09 · Gas $0.20/gal · House $4,200
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What major events happened in 1938?

1938 was a year of significant world events that shaped history. From political upheavals to cultural milestones, the year left a lasting mark on society. The music charts, cinema screens, and technological landscape of 1938 reflect the era's unique character. Prices for everyday goods like bread, gasoline, and homes give a vivid snapshot of the economic climate of the time.

Why is 1938 historically significant?

Each year carries its own defining moments and cultural touchstones. 1938 contributed unique chapters to the story of the 20th and 21st centuries. Whether you lived through 1938 or are researching it, the events, art, technology, and everyday costs of that year paint a rich picture of life at the time.

Frequently asked questions

What major events happened in 1938?

Major world events of 1938 include: Germany annexes Austria in the Anschluss (Mar 13); Kristallnacht pogrom against Jews across Germany (Nov 9); Munich Agreement: Allies appease Hitler over Czechoslovakia (Sep 30); Orson Welles' War of the Worlds radio broadcast panics US (Oct 30).

What was the #1 song in 1938?

The most iconic song of 1938 was A-Tisket, A-Tasket – Ella Fitzgerald.

What was the top film in 1938?

The standout film of 1938 was Bringing Up Baby.

What did things cost in 1938?

In 1938, a loaf of bread cost $0.09, gasoline was $0.20/gal, and the average house was $4,200.

What technology milestone happened in 1938?

Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann achieved the first nuclear fission of uranium