1938

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April 10 The Second British Convention in London.
May 29 Newark Convention aka Fourth Eastern aka First National held.
May–June Divisive FAPA Campaign.
June 15 Ballpoint pen patented.
September 18 Futurians hold first meeting.
October 17 Philadelphia Conference. End of Second Fandom and start of Second Transition (Numerical Fandoms).
October 30 Orson Welles’ radio drama of H. G. WellsThe War of the Worlds terrifies America.
November First issue of Harry Warner's Spaceways.
November 9–10 Kristallnacht.



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