What Happened on March 4, 1938

Famous Birthdays

  • Adam Daniel Rotfeld, Polish diplomat and researcher
  • Alpha Condé, Guinean politician (President of Guinea, 2010-21), born in Boke, Lower Guinea
  • Angus MacLise, American percussionist, mystic, shaman, and composer (Velvet Underground), born in Bridgeport, Connecticut (d. 1979)
  • Don Perkins, American football fullback (Pro Bowl 1961–63, 66–68; All-Pro 1962, 67, 68; Dallas Cowboys), born in Waterloo, Iowa (d. 2022)
  • Paula Prentiss [Ragusa], American actress (Parallax View, He & She), born in San Antonio, Texas

Famous Deaths

  • George Foster Peabody, American politician (b. 1852)
  • Jack Taylor, American baseball pitcher (MLB record 187 consecutive complete games; World Series 1907, NL ERA leader 1902 Chicago Cubs), dies at 68
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights

About March 4, 1938

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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