1938

By Khi

  • Novel Act 1938

    The Naval Act of 1938 also known as the Second Vinson Act becomes law during May of 1938. The law stated that the United States Navy would increase its size and strength by 20 percent.

  • German troops invade Austria

    During March of 1938 Nazi Germany forcibly annexed neighboring Austria when German troops invaded the country in what was known as "Anschluss" or the union of the two countries.

  • Helen Baker Dairy Entry

    Americans living in Vienna when Germany annexed Austria in March 1938, Helen and Ross Baker documented what they saw through letters, a diary, and film. Ross was studying at the University of Vienna. In her diary for March 14, Helen describes what she witnessed as Hitler entered the city.

  • Evian Coference

    From July 6–15, 1938, delegates from 32 countries and representatives from refugee aid organizations attend the Evian Conference in Evian, France.

  • Treaty of Munich

    signed by Hitler, Mussolini, Daladier and Chamberlain, forces Czechoslovakia to give territory to Germany

  • Rod Laver

    Why Famous: He is the only tennis player to have won the Grand Slam twice (1962 and 1969) and holds the all-time male records of 22 singles titles in a season.

  • War of Worlds

    The War of the Worlds was a radio adaption of the H.G. Wells' novel of the same name. It was directed by future film genius Orson Welles for the Mercury Theatre on the Air radio show on October 30th of 1938.

  • Nazi Germany Escalation

    While Germany had already been increasingly War-like and anti-semitic since Hittler had taken over the country

  • First Kinder transport arrives in great Britian

    From July 6–15, 1938, delegates from 32 countries and representatives from refugee aid organizations attend the Evian Conference in Evian, France.

  • Man Of The Year

    Hitler was named Man of the Year in 1938, on the eve of World War II. Stalin claimed the title twice: 1939 and 1942