What Happened on July 3, 1938

Historical Events

  • British East Coast Main Line locomotive No. 4468 "Mallard" reached a speed of 202.6 km/h (126 mph) setting new record for steam powered trains

Battle of Interest

President Franklin Roosevelt dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial and lights the eternal flame at Gettysburg Battlefield

Famous Birthdays

  • Rhoda Scott, American soul and jazz Hammond organist, born in Dorothy, New Jersey
  • Shin Geum Dan, North Korean athlete (400m/800m disputed world records 1962), born in Riwon County, North Korea
Born in 1938
1938 Highlights

About July 3, 1938

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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