Page 2: Historical Events In 1938

Feb 04   In the year 1938 hitler seizes control of German army &puts Nazi in key posts   

Feb 05   Hans Engnestangen skates world record 500 meter (41.8 seconds) in the year 1938.   

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

Feb 06   On this day in history marianne V von Werefkin, Russ/German/Swiss house painter, dies at 77   

Feb 09   Truby King, pioneer of mothercraft, dies in the year 1938.   

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

Feb 11   Steve Casey beats Lou Thesz in Boston, to become wrestling champ in the year 1938.   

Feb 12   In the year 1938 austrian chancellor Schuschnigg visits Hitler in Berchtesgaden   

Feb 12   German troops entered Austria in the year 1938.   

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

Feb 16   In the year 1938 otto zur Linde, German author (Lieder of the Leids), dies at 64   

Feb 16   US Federal Crop Insurance program authorized in the year 1938.   

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

Feb 18   Alida JM Tartaud-Little, actress (Rotterdam Stage), dies at 64 in the year 1938.   

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

Feb 20   UK Foreign Sec Eden resigns, says PM Chamberlain appeased Germany on this day in history.   

Feb 20   UK Foreign Secretary Eden resigns, says PM Chamberlain appeased Germany in the year 1938.   

Feb 21   Albert Huybrechts, composer, dies at 39 on this day in history.   

Feb 23   Joe Louis KOs Nathan Mann in 3 for heavyweight boxing title on this day in history.   

Feb 24   Du Pont begins commercial production of nylon toothbrush bristles in the year 1938.   

Feb 24   In the year 1938 nylon's first commercial use, in toothbrush bristles   

Feb 25   British Lord Halifax becomes Foreign Minister on this day in history.   

Feb 26   In the year 1938 1st passenger ship equipped with radar   

Feb 26   First passenger ship equipped with radar in the year 1938.   

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

Feb 26   In the year 1938 uS male Figure Skating championship won by Robin Lee   

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

Feb 27   On this day in history britain & France recognize Franco govt in Spain   

Mar 01   On this day in history g D'Annunzio, writer, dies at 74   

Mar 02   Landslides & floods cause over 200 deaths (LA Calif) on this day in history.   

Mar 02   Landslides &floods cause over 200 deaths (Los Angeles CA) on this day in history.   

Mar 02   On this day in history trials of Soviet leaders begins in the Soviet Union   

Mar 03   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 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1938.   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of ian Brady, British serial killer   

Jan 02   Hans Herbjørnsrud, Norwegian author was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Louis Krebs Graham, Nashville TN, PGA golfer (1975 US Open) was born on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1938.   

Jan 05   Juan Carlos I, king of Spain (1975- ) was born in the year 1938.   

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   On this day in history death of johnny Gruelle, Creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy (b. 1880)   

Jan 10   Willem de Vreese, Flemish linguist, dies at 68 on this day in history.   

Jan 12   Gösta Ekman (senior), Swedish actor (b. 1890) died on this day in history.   

Jan 17   In the year 1938 william H Pickering, astronomer (predicted Pluto), dies at 79   

Jan 28   Bernd Rosemeyer, German race car driver, dies at 28 in the year 1938.   

Feb 05   In the year 1938 death of hans Litten, German jurist (b. 1903)   

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