Famous Birthdays
- Dick Anthony Williams, American actor (Our Family Honor), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2012)
- Leonid Kuchma, 2nd President of Ukraine (1994-2005) and 2nd Prime Minister of Ukraine (1992-93), born in Chaikyne, Ukraine
- Otto Rehhagel, German football manager, born in Essen, Germany
Rod Laver (84 years old)
Australian tennis player (1962, 1969 Grand Slam; 11 x Grand Slam singles titles; 8 x Pro major titles), born in Rockhampton, Queensland
Born in 1938
Famous Deaths
- Leo Frobenius, German ethnologist and archaeologist (African cultures), dies at 65
1938 Highlights
About August 9, 1938
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
