What Happened on February 23, 1938

Historical Events

Boxing Title Fight

Joe Louis retains his world heavyweight boxing title by knocking out Nathan Mann in round 3 at Madison Square Garden, New York; second defense by Louis

Boxer and World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis

Famous Birthdays

Diane Varsi, San Mateo California, actress (Peyton Place)
Jiří Menzel, Czech film director (Closely Watched Trains), born in Prague, Czechoslovakia (d. 2020)
Sylvia Chase, newscaster (ABC Weekend News, 20/20), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Born in 1938

1938 Highlights