What Happened on April 13, 1938

Historical Events

  • Clifford Goldsmith's play "What a Life" premieres at The Biltmore Theater, NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Frederic Rzewski, American concert pianist and composer (Spacecraft), born in Westfield, Massachusetts (d. 2021)
  • John Weston, British diplomat, representative for NATO (1992-95) and UN (1995-98)

Famous Deaths

  • Grey Owl [Archibald Belaney], Canadian pioneering conservationist (who pretended to be part Native American), dies of pneumonia at 49 [1]
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights

About April 13, 1938

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 86 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries