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What year was I born?

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What year was I born, if my age is 88?

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What year was I born, if my age is 88?

You were likely born in 1938 if your current age is 88.

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Major Historical Events

Anschluss — Austria annexed Germany annexes Austria with little international resistance.

Munich Agreement Britain and France allow Germany to annex Czech Sudetenland in hopes of preventing war.

War of the Worlds broadcast Orson Welles' radio drama causes widespread panic across the United States.

Kristallnacht Nazi Germany orchestrates a pogrom against Jews; synagogues burned, thousands arrested.

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Pop Culture Highlights

Film

Bringing Up Baby - Howard Hawks

Film

The Adventures of Robin Hood - Michael Curtiz

Song

My Heart Belongs to Daddy - Cole Porter

Song

September Song - Kurt Weill

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N/A - Regular US TV broadcasts begin (NBC)

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N/A - Very few TVs exist

Game

N/A - Monopoly

Game

Criss-Cross Words - Alfred Butts — board version later renamed Scrabble

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Cost of Living (1938)

Gallon of milk Approximate for 1938; based on 1935 data
$0.47
Loaf of bread Approximate for 1938; based on 1935 data
$0.08
New car (avg) Approximate for 1938; based on 1935 data
$580
Gallon of gas Approximate for 1938; based on 1935 data
$0.19
Movie ticket Approximate for 1938; based on 1935 data
$0.25
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1938 Trivia

Were people born in 1938 frightened by Orson Welles' War of the Worlds broadcast? expand_more
As infants, they wouldn't remember it. But they grew up hearing about the famous 1938 broadcast that terrified millions.
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They were toddlers when it began and about 7 when it ended. They experienced rationing, victory gardens, and wartime culture.
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No. They were teenagers before TV became a household fixture in the early 1950s.
What generation are people born in 1938? expand_more
The Silent Generation.
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Chinese Zodiac

Tiger

Chinese zodiac for 1938

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Bold Competitive Energetic

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Tiger years are linked with courage and an instinct for leadership.

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Birth year calculator FAQ

What does this birth year calculator estimate?

It estimates the most likely birth year from your current age by comparing that age with the current year.

Can the exact birth year differ by one year?

Yes. If your birthday has not happened yet this year, the exact answer can shift depending on your full birth date.

When should I use the full age calculator instead?

Use the full age calculator when you know day, month and year and want an exact answer rather than a year-based estimate.