Page 13: Historical Events In 1938

Nov 23   On this day in history bob Hope and Shirley Ross recorded a song for the film, The Big Broadcast of 1938. Thanks for the Memory became Decca record number 2219. It also became Hope’s theme song.   

Nov 24   Clifford Odets' "Rocket to the Moon," premieres in NYC on this day in history.   

Nov 26   Henry Schultz, US farm commune, dies in the year 1938.   

Nov 26   In the year 1938 the birth of Tina Turner, American singer and actress   

Nov 26   Tina Turner born in the year 1938.   

Nov 28   In the year 1938 4th Heisman Trophy Award: Davey O'Brien, Texas Christian (QB)   

Nov 29   On this day in history mayor Oud of Rotterdam forbids soccer match between Neth-Germany   

Nov 30   On this day in history corneliu Codreanu, Romania fascist/putschist (Iron Guard), dies   

Nov 30   On this day in history fascist coup in Romania, fails   

Dec 01   On this day in history a fine of One Billion Marks is levied against German Jews for the destruction caused during Kristallnacht.   

Dec 01   On this day in history school bus & train collide in Salt Lake City Utah   

Dec 01   In the year 1938 school bus and train collide in Salt Lake City Utah   

Dec 02   On this day in history first Harwich-England bound train with 200 German-Jewish orphaned children arrives from Holland. Eventually, 50,000 German Jews find safety in Great Britain.   

Dec 03   On this day in history aAU's decides to continue linear measuring system over metric   

Dec 03   On this day in history jose Serebrier, Montevideo Uruguay, conductor/composer (Star Wagon)   

Dec 04   On this day in history dina Appeldoorn, Dutch pianist/composer, dies at 54   

Dec 05   Christina "Dina" Koudijs-van Appeldoorn, pianist/composer, dies at 54 in the year 1938.   

Dec 05   In the year 1938 john J Cale, Oklahoma City, rock guitarist (After Midnight)   

Dec 06   117 Spanish knights under capt Piet Laros return to Netherlands on this day in history.   

Dec 07   In the year 1938 harry Moses, cricketer (6 Tests for Australia 1887-95), dies   

Dec 07   Philip Barry's "Here Come the Clowns," premieres in NYC in the year 1938.   

Dec 08   In the year 1938 highest temperature for December in US recorded in La Mesa Calif   

Dec 10   26th CFL Grey Cup: Toronto Argonauts defeats Winn Blue Bombers, 30-7 in the year 1938.   

Dec 10   Mario Pilati, composer, dies at 35 on this day in history.   

Dec 11   NY Giants win NFL championship in the year 1938.   

Dec 13   "Aryanization" decree is enacted, all Jewish property is transferred to Aryan possession on this day in history.   

Dec 13   Los Angeles freezes at 28ø on this day in history.   

Dec 13   In the year 1938 los Angeles freezes at 28°F   

Dec 14   AL permits Cleveland & Philadelphia to play night games on this day in history.   

Dec 14   Marie FM Emmanuel, French composer/musicologist (Salamine), dies at 76 in the year 1938.   

Dec 15   Groundbreaking begins for Jefferson Memorial in Wash DC in the year 1938.   

Dec 16   In the year 1938 bradman scores 143 South Aust v NSW, 11 fours 91 singles   

Dec 17   In the year 1938 utrecht Central Station destroyed by fire   

Dec 19   On this day in history nazi "Ransom Plan" is rejected here, Joint Distribution Committee's Boycott Council votes for intensification of boycott against German goods. Failure of "Barter Plan" is seen.   

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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   Edwin Elliason, Washington, US archer (Olympic-92) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of jim Otto, NFL center (Oakland Raiders)   

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

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

Jan 03   On this day in history 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   Willem de Vreese, Flemish linguist, dies at 68 in the year 1938.   

Jan 12   In the year 1938 death of gösta Ekman (senior), Swedish actor (b. 1890)   

Jan 17   In the year 1938 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 in the year 1938.   

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