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 player (b. 1874)
1938 Highlights
About March 4, 1938
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 6 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces