1938

In 1938, significant events shaped global history. Most notably, World War II was on the horizon as Adolf Hitler's Germany annexed Austria, a move that heightened tensions in Europe. In the United States, the War of the Worlds radio broadcast by Orson Welles caused mass panic, reflecting public anxiety about impending conflicts. Innovations in technology included the first Superman comic, marking the rise of superhero culture. The year also featured major developments in science, such as the discovery of nuclear fission, setting the stage for future advancements and geopolitical changes.