Historical Events
Historic Event
British premier Neville Chamberlain leaves Munich
Famous Birthdays
- Alec Broers, British electrical engineer and master (Churchill College Cambridge), born in Calcutta, India
- Francisco Aritmendi, Spanish athlete (International Cross Country Championships 1964), born in Cogolludo, Spain (d. 2020)
- Paul Benedict, American actor (Harry-Jeffersons), born in Silver City, New Mexico (d. 2008)
Famous Deaths
- Bruno Jasieński, Polish poet (b. 1901)
1938 Highlights
About September 17, 1938
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
