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) on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1938.   

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

Feb 16   In the year 1938 uS Federal Crop Insurance program authorized   

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   On this day in history soviet arctic ice research station North Pole 1 evacuated, Denmark   

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

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

Feb 21   In the year 1938 albert Huybrechts, composer, dies at 39   

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   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 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   On this day in history britain & France recognize Franco government in Spain   

Feb 27   In the year 1938 britain & France recognize Franco govt in Spain   

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

Mar 02   On this day in history landslides & floods cause over 200 deaths (LA Calif)   

Mar 02   In the year 1938 landslides &floods cause over 200 deaths (Los Angeles CA)   

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

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 in the year 1938.   

Mar 03   American Bowling Congress' largest tournament (24,765 competitors) on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   In the year 1938 birth of john Considine, actor (Reginald Love-Another World)   

Jan 02   Ian Brady, British serial killer was born in the year 1938.   

Jan 02   In the year 1938 birth of hans Herbjørnsrud, Norwegian author   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of louis Krebs Graham, Nashville TN, PGA golfer (1975 US Open)   

Jan 05   In the year 1938 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   In the year 1938 birth of juan Carlos I, king of Spain (1975- )   

Jan 05   Leo Avery, abbot of Quarr was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Arthur Boon, Flemish priest/philologist, dies at 54 in the year 1938.   

Jan 08   Johnny Gruelle, Creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy (b. 1880) died in the year 1938.   

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 in the year 1938.   

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

Jan 28   In the year 1938 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   In the year 1938 marianne V von Werefkin, Russ/German/Swiss house painter, dies at 77