Famous Birthdays
- Bob Eubanks, American DJ and television personality (Newlywed Game), born in Flint, Michigan
- Jørn Elniff, Danish bebop jazz drummer (Music for Mice and Men; Bud Powell), born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- Christian Rohlfs, German painter and artist, dies at 88
- Johnny Gruelle, American cartoonist, creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy (b. 1880)
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About January 8, 1938
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
