JULY 4, 1938 [This column has emendations. View original version ] HYDE PARK, Sunday—Here we are again at the most significant holiday of the whole year for every citizen of the United States, the day on which our forefathers proclaimed the Declaration of Independence. Monday, July 4, 1938 July 4, 1938 (Monday) JFK was sailing transatlantic on the Normandie to England and arrived about 3:30 pm with his father and Joe, Jr. in time for the Independence Day festivities being hosted by the Embassy that night. From the first trip he made to the United Kingdom, JFK was an enthusiast of all things British. Withers, the youngest of six children, was born in the small coal-mining town of Slab Fork, West Virginia on July 4, 1938. He was born with a stutter and later said he had a hard time fitting in. Raised in nearby Beckley, he was 13 years old when his father died. What Day Of The Week Was July 4, 1938? A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC. July 4, 1938 was the 185th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 180 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Monday. Browse historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from Jul 4, 1938 or search by date, day or keyword. These transcripts are based on archival sources documenting President Roosevelt's daily activities, including the White House Usher's Log and the White House Stenographer's Diary. The transcripts were created for reference purposes. Because errors can occur in data entry, we encourage you to review and cite to the original sources displayed below. On July 4,1938, while families were viewing fireworks and celebrating the birth of the United States, Caterpillar quietly announced a secret that had been under development for some time. It was the “birth” of a completely new model of motor grader: The Cat® Diesel No.12. The First Modern Motor Grader On a muggy London day, Sir Patrick Hastings, distinguished British barrister, was arguing a case before a House of Lords committee. Urged by the chairman to remove his uncomfortable wig, he Chicago White Sox beat St. Louis Browns (5-1). Jul 4, 1938, Attendance: 10000, Time of Game: 1:52. Visit Baseball-Reference.com for the complete box score, play-by-play, and win probability 3 Stan Baumgartner, “Phils Wallop Bees in Final, 10-2, But Bow in Opener, 10-5,” Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1938: 21. 4 O’Leary. 5 O’Leary. 6 Baumgartner. 7 Baumgartner. 8 Baumgartner. 9 “Remarkable Play Is Made by Riddle Forcing Out Klein,” Boston Globe, July 5, 1938: 6. National Holiday: July 4, Independence Day, celebrated with a mixture of military parades, family gatherings and fireworks. Commemorates the 1776 independence from Great Britain. TIME Magazine Table of Contents -- U.S. Edition -- July 4, 1938 Vol. XXXII No. 1 LIFE Magazine July 4, 1938 - Shop Original LIFE Magazines for truly unique gifts.See what LIFE was like back in the day. Complete vintage LIFE magazines from 1936 to 2000. Perfect for birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, Mother's Day gifts, Father's Day gifts, Grandparent's Day gifts, Christmas gifts, Hanukah gifts, retirement gifts and other special occasions. Born on Monday, July 4, 1938, birthday analysis reveals you are 86 years old. Your zodiac sign is Cancer and the Chinese zodiac sign is Tiger (虎). Life path number is 5. Discover your personality traits, horoscope details, yearly predictions and love compatibility. Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. Jul 2 Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Helen Wills Moody beats Helen Jacobs 6-4, 6-0 in 4th final between the pair (Wills Moody won all 4) Tennis Player Helen Wills Moody Tennis Player Helen Jacobs Jul 3 British East Coast Main Line locomotive No. 4468 "Mallard" reached a speed of 202.6 km/h (126 mph) setting new record for steam powered trains Kovacs Falls Before Veteran Hall in Semi-Finals of Nassau C. C. Tennis; HALL IS BRILLIANT IN 4-SET TRIUMPHH Glen Cove Gallery Amazed by Showing Against Kovacs in 10-8, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 Match What happened on Monday July 04, 1938? Historical events: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini opened the threshing season in Aprilia, making a provocative statement about Italy's economic independence and defiance of democratic nations. More about July 4th, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on July 4th, 1938. The four-day 1938 Gettysburg reunion began, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Don Budge of the United States won his second straight Wimbledon title, defeating Harry Austin of the United Kingdom in the Gentlemen's Singles final. What are the important events that happened on July 4, 1938? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
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