Historical Events In 1938

Feb 04   Hitler seizes control of German army &puts Nazi in key posts on this day in history.   

Feb 05   Hans Engnestangen skates world record 500 meter (41.8 seconds) on this day in history.   

Feb 05   On this day in history hans Engnestangen skates world record 500m (41.8 sec)   

Feb 06   In the year 1938 marianne V von Werefkin, Russ/German/Swiss house painter, dies at 77   

Feb 09   On this day in history truby King, pioneer of mothercraft, dies   

Feb 10   King Carol II of Romania drives out dictator Goga on this day in history.   

Feb 11   On this day in history steve Casey beats Lou Thesz in Boston, to become wrestling champ   

Feb 12   Austrian chancellor Schuschnigg visits Hitler in Berchtesgaden on this day in history.   

Feb 12   German troops entered Austria on this day in history.   

Feb 13   The birth of Oliver Reed, British actor in the year 1938.   

Feb 16   Otto zur Linde, German author (Lieder of the Leids), dies at 64 on this day in history.   

Feb 16   On this day in history uS Federal Crop Insurance program authorized   

Feb 17   On this day in history 1st public experimental demonstration of Baird color TV (London)   

Feb 18   On this day in history alida JM Tartaud-Little, actress (Rotterdam Stage), dies at 64   

Feb 19   Soviet arctic ice research station North Pole 1 evacuated, Denmark on this day in history.   

Feb 20   On this day in history uK Foreign Sec Eden resigns, says PM Chamberlain appeased Germany   

Feb 20   In the year 1938 uK Foreign Secretary Eden resigns, says PM Chamberlain appeased Germany   

Feb 21   Albert Huybrechts, composer, dies at 39 in the year 1938.   

Feb 23   In the year 1938 joe Louis KOs Nathan Mann in 3 for heavyweight boxing title   

Feb 24   On this day in history du Pont begins commercial production of nylon toothbrush bristles   

Feb 24   Nylon's first commercial use, in toothbrush bristles on this day in history.   

Feb 25   On this day in history british Lord Halifax becomes Foreign Minister   

Feb 26   On this day in history 1st passenger ship equipped with radar   

Feb 26   First passenger ship equipped with radar on this day in history.   

Feb 26   On this day in history uS female Figure Skating championship won by Joan Tozzer   

Feb 26   US male Figure Skating championship won by Robin Lee on this day in history.   

Feb 27   Britain & France recognize Franco government in Spain on this day in history.   

Feb 27   Britain & France recognize Franco govt in Spain in the year 1938.   

Mar 01   G D'Annunzio, writer, dies at 74 in the year 1938.   

Mar 02   Landslides & floods cause over 200 deaths (LA Calif) in the year 1938.   

Mar 02   Landslides &floods cause over 200 deaths (Los Angeles CA) in the year 1938.   

Mar 02   Trials of Soviet leaders begins in the Soviet Union on this day in history.   

Mar 03   On this day in history a world record for the indoor mile run was set at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. Glenn Cunningham made the distance in 4 minutes, 4.4 seconds.   

Mar 03   On this day in history american Bowling Congress' largest tournament (24,765 competitors)   

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Jan 02   John Considine, actor (Reginald Love-Another World) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Ian Brady, British serial killer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Hans Herbjørnsrud, Norwegian author was born in the year 1938.   

Jan 04   Louis Krebs Graham, Nashville TN, PGA golfer (1975 US Open) was born in the year 1938.   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of edwin Elliason, Washington, US archer (Olympic-92)   

Jan 05   Jim Otto, NFL center (Oakland Raiders) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Juan Carlos I, king of Spain (1975- ) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1938 birth of leo Avery, abbot of Quarr   

Jan 03   In the year 1938 arthur Boon, Flemish priest/philologist, dies at 54   

Jan 08   Johnny Gruelle, Creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy (b. 1880) died on this day in history.   

Jan 10   In the year 1938 willem de Vreese, Flemish linguist, dies at 68   

Jan 12   Gösta Ekman (senior), Swedish actor (b. 1890) died in the year 1938.   

Jan 17   On this day in history william H Pickering, astronomer (predicted Pluto), dies at 79   

Jan 28   On this day in history bernd Rosemeyer, German race car driver, dies at 28   

Feb 05   Hans Litten, German jurist (b. 1903) died on this day in history.   

Feb 06   Marianne V von Werefkin, Russ/German/Swiss house painter, dies at 77 in the year 1938.