Historical Events In 1938

Feb 04   On this day in history hitler seizes control of German army &puts Nazi in key posts   

Feb 05   In the year 1938 hans Engnestangen skates world record 500 meter (41.8 seconds)   

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

Feb 06   Marianne V von Werefkin, Russ/German/Swiss house painter, dies at 77 on this day in history.   

Feb 09   Truby King, pioneer of mothercraft, dies on this day in history.   

Feb 10   On this day in history king Carol II of Romania drives out dictator Goga   

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   On this day in history german troops entered Austria   

Feb 13   On this day in history the birth of Oliver Reed, British actor   

Feb 16   Otto zur Linde, German author (Lieder of the Leids), dies at 64 in the year 1938.   

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   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   On this day in history uK Foreign Secretary Eden resigns, says PM Chamberlain appeased Germany   

Feb 21   On this day in history 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   In the year 1938 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   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   In the year 1938 first passenger ship equipped with radar   

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 on this day in history.   

Mar 01   In the year 1938 g D'Annunzio, writer, dies at 74   

Mar 02   In the year 1938 landslides & floods cause over 200 deaths (LA Calif)   

Mar 02   On this day in history landslides &floods cause over 200 deaths (Los Angeles CA)   

Mar 02   Trials of Soviet leaders begins in the Soviet Union in the year 1938.   

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   American Bowling Congress' largest tournament (24,765 competitors) in the year 1938.   

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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 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 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Edwin Elliason, Washington, US archer (Olympic-92) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1938 birth of jim Otto, NFL center (Oakland Raiders)   

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

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of leo Avery, abbot of Quarr   

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

Jan 12   On this day in history death of gösta Ekman (senior), Swedish actor (b. 1890)   

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

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