What Happened on October 24, 1938

Historical Events

  • US forbids child labor in factories

Famous Birthdays

  • Bev Dovey, English rugby union prop (2 Tests; Bristol RFC 184 games; Western Counties, Gloucestershire), born in Forest of Dean, England (d. 2024)
  • Fred E. Finn, American pianist (Mickie Finn's), born in San Francisco, California

Famous Deaths

  • Ernst Barlach, German writer and artist, dies at 68
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights

About October 24, 1938

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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