Historical Events
- 5th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Henry Picard wins his only Masters, 2 strokes ahead of runners-up Harry Cooper and Ralph Guldahl
Famous Birthdays
- A. Bartlett Giamatti, American MLB commissioner (1989) and President of Yale University (1978-86), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1989)
Famous Deaths
- Cyril Christiani, cricket wicket keep (WI 1935), dies of malaria at 24
1938 Highlights
About April 4, 1938
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries