Dr. Douglas Hyde Inaugurated as First President of Ireland, June 25, 1938

Second Sino-Japanese War: The Battle of Taierzhuang begins, resulting several weeks later in the war's first major Chinese victory over Japan. Date: March 27, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 27 📅 Events on this day in 1938 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1938Spanish Civil War: Alicante…

Mexico creates Pemex by expropriating all foreign-owned oil reserves and facilities. Date: March 18, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1938 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1938Hitler Appoints Himself Head of Armed Forces High Command, February 4, 1938Anschluss: Germany Occupies…

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. Date: July 20, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events…

Second Sino-Japanese War: During the Nanking Massacre, the Nanking Safety Zone International Committee is renamed "Nanking International Rescue Committee", and the safety zone in place for refugees falls apart. Date: February 18, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 18 📅 Events on this day in 1938 📅 On This Day…

Oil is discovered in Saudi Arabia. Date: March 3, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 3 📅 Events on this day in 1938 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1938Second Sino-Japanese War: Battle of Wuhan Begins June 11, 1938Civil Aeronautics Act Signed, Civil Aeronautics Authority Formed, June 23,…

U.S. Supreme Court delivers its opinion in Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins and overturns a century of federal common law. Date: April 25, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 25 📅 Events on this day in 1938 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1938Oil Discovered in Saudi Arabia,…