Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Joe Louis retains his world heavyweight boxing title by knocking out Nathan Mann in round 3 at Madison Square Garden, New York; second defense by Louis
Famous Birthdays
- Diane Varsi, San Mateo California, actress (Peyton Place)
- Jiří Menzel, Czech film director (Closely Watched Trains), born in Prague, Czechoslovakia (d. 2020)
- Sylvia Chase, newscaster (ABC Weekend News, 20/20), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota
About February 23, 1938
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
