What Happened on April 5, 1938

Famous Birthdays

  • Colin Bland, South African cricket batsman (21 Tests, 3 x 100, HS 144no; Eastern Province, Orange Free State), born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (d. 2018)
  • Nancy Holt, American artist (land art), born in Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Ron Hansen, American baseball shortstop (MLB All Star 1960, 60²; AL Rookie of the Year 1960; Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox), born in Oxford, Nebraska

About April 5, 1938

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 86 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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