Superman Debuts in Action Comics #1, April 18, 1938

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 1938Nazi Germany Issues Decree on Jewish Property Aryanization, December 3, 1938Franco Abolishes Catalan Autonomy…

In the United States, the House Un-American Activities Committee begins its first session. Date: May 26, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 26 📅 Events on this day in 1938 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1938Douglas DC-4E First Test Flight June 7, 1938Nanking International Rescue Committee Renamed…

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…

The Thousand Islands Bridge, connecting New York, United States, with Ontario, Canada, over the Saint Lawrence River, is dedicated by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Date: August 18, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 18 📅 Events on this day in 1938 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

World speed record for a steam locomotive is set in England, by the Mallard, which reaches a speed of 125.88 miles per hour (202.58 km/h). Date: July 3, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 3 📅 Events on this day in 1938 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1938Kristallnacht:…

Spanish Civil War: Two days after the Nationalist army occupied the Catalan city of Lleida, dictator Francisco Franco decrees the abolition of the Generalitat (the autonomous government of Catalonia), the self-government granted by the Republic, and the official status of the Catalan language. Date: April 5, 1938 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events…