Historical Events
- Great Britain recognizes Italian annexation of Abyssinia
Famous Birthdays
- Gordon Wilson, Scottish politician (Leader of the Scottish National Party), born in Govan, Glasgow (d. 2017)
- Rich Rollins, American MLB third baseman, born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Bertram Mills, British circus proprietor (Bertram Mills Circus), dies at 70
- Steve Bloomer, English footballer (b. 1874)
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About April 16, 1938
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 86 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
