Historical Events
Bringing Up Baby
"Bringing Up Baby" film directed by Howard Hawks, starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, is released
- US Federal Crop Insurance program authorized
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Costello, American actor (Will Penny, The Outer Limits), born in Andover, Massachusetts (d. 1983)
- Barry Primus, American actor (Sgt McKenna-Cagney & Lacey, Boxcar Bertha), born in New York City
- John Corigliano, American composer (Fern Hill, Ghosts of Versailles), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Otto zur Linde, German author (Lieder of the Leids), dies at 64
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About February 16, 1938
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
