1938 FIFA World Cup Final - György Sárosi
György Sárosi captained Hungary and scored in the second half, but Italy still won the 1938 final by four goals to two.
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1938 in Hungary
Explore 16 historical events and records for Hungary in 1938.
Historical records for Hungary in 1938
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June
1938 FIFA World Cup Final - Pál Titkos
Pál Titkos brought Hungary level early in the final, responding to Italy’s opening goal before the defending champions pulled away.
November
First Vienna Award
Imredy's government gained southern Slovak and Ruthenian territories through the First Vienna Award in Vienna.
First Vienna Award Territorial Settlement
Imredy's government received southern Slovak and Ruthenian territories under the territorial settlement agreed at the First Vienna Award.
Hungarian Benefit from Vienna Award
Imredy's government was the territorial beneficiary of the First Vienna Award, which reassigned southern Slovak and Ruthenian lands to Hungary.
Hungarian Gains from Czechoslovakia
The First Vienna Award gave Imredy's government territorial gains at the expense of Czechoslovakia.
Post-Munich Territorial Settlement
Imredy's government obtained new territory in the post-Munich Vienna settlement, including southern Slovak and Ruthenian areas.
Rule of Slovakia
Germany gives southern Slovakia to Hungary
Ruthenian Territorial Gain
Imredy's government gained Ruthenian territory as part of the territorial settlement imposed through the First Vienna Award.
Southern Slovak Territorial Gain
The First Vienna Award brought southern Slovak territory under Imredy's government as part of Hungary's gains from Czechoslovakia.
Territorial Gains after Munich
After Munich, Imredy's government received territorial gains from Czechoslovakia through the First Vienna Award.
Treaty of Munich
Imredy's government gained southern Slovak and Ruthenian territories through the First Vienna Award after Munich.
Vienna Award Territorial Transfer
The Vienna Award transferred territory from Czechoslovakia to Hungary, enlarging the territory controlled by Imredy's government.
Vienna Territorial Award
At Vienna, Imredy's government benefited from the award that transferred southern Slovak and Ruthenian territories from Czechoslovakia to Hungary.
Other events (month unknown)
Invention of Biro
The Biro goes into production
Prime Minister of Hungary
Appointed Prime Minister of Hungary
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