Jan 01sports
1938 European Athletics Championships
1938 edition of the European Athletics Championships
1938.
What happened in 1938?
In 1938, Nazi Germany aggressively expanded its territory. In March, Germany annexed Austria in the Anschluss. Later that year, the Munich Agreement allowed Germany to take over German-speaking regions of Czechoslovakia. During this time, the persecution of Jews intensified, culminating in Kristallnacht on November 9-10. Across Nazi-controlled areas, violent pogroms targeted synagogues, businesses, and homes. Amid these tensions, France hosted the third FIFA World Cup, briefly diverting attention from the political climate in Europe. These events underscored the failure of diplomatic efforts to restrain Nazi ambitions and paved the way for the war that would soon spread across the continent.
Events
24
Births
35
Deaths
7
Era
1930s
Modern Era / World Wars
Chronology of 1938
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1938Jan 01general
Jan 01war
Jan 01war
Jan 01sports
Jan 01general
Jan 01sports
1938 FIFA World Cup qualification
qualification rounds for the 1938 FIFA World Cup
Jan 01sports
1938 World Men's Handball Championship
1938 edition of the World Men's Handball Championship
February
02.1938March
03.1938Mar 10war
10th Academy Awards
award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1937
Mar 13general
Anschluss
annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany on 12 March 1938
June
06.1938Jun 01disaster
Jun 01sports
Jun 19politics
Jun 19sports
1938 FIFA World Cup Final
championship match of the 1938 FIFA World Cup
July
07.1938August
08.1938September
09.1938October
10.1938November
11.1938Nov 01general
Kristallnacht
pogrom against Jews throughout Nazi Germany on 9–10 November 1938
Nov 02politics
Nov 21general
End of 1938 Record · 24 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1938, Nazi Germany aggressively expanded its territory. In March, Germany annexed Austria in the Anschluss. Later that year, the Munich Agreement allowed Germany to take over German-speaking regions of Czechoslovakia. During this time, the persecution of Jews intensified, culminating in Kristallnacht on November 9-10. Across Nazi-controlled areas, violent pogroms targeted synagogues, businesses, and homes. Amid these tensions, France hosted the third FIFA World Cup, briefly diverting attention from the political climate in Europe. These events underscored the failure of diplomatic efforts to restrain Nazi ambitions and paved the way for the war that would soon spread across the continent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1938?
In 1938, notable events included the Munich Agreement, which allowed Nazi Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia, the Anschluss uniting Germany and Austria, and Kristallnacht, a violent pogrom against Jewish communities in Germany. The 1938 FIFA World Cup took place in France and the First Vienna Award changed territorial boundaries in Central Europe.
What was the Munich Agreement of 1938?
The Munich Agreement was signed in September 1938 by Germany, Britain, France, and Italy. It allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia without Czechoslovakia's participation. This agreement is often seen as a failed attempt to appease Hitler.
What was Kristallnacht in 1938?
Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, occurred on November 9-10, 1938, when Nazi paramilitary forces and civilians attacked Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues across Germany and Austria. It resulted in the destruction of hundreds of synagogues and thousands of Jewish businesses, marking an escalation in the Nazi persecution of Jews.
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