What Happened on July 15, 1938

Historical Events

  • Arthur Fagg becomes first batsman in first-class cricket history to score double centuries in both innings of a match; 244 and 202 for Kent v Essex at Colchester

Famous Birthdays

  • Carmen Callil, Australian publisher working in the UK (Virago Press), born in Melbourne, Australia (d. 2022)
  • Enrique Figuerola Camue, Cuban 100m runner (Olympic silver 1964), born in Santiago de Cuba

About July 15, 1938

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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