What Happened on September 20, 1938

Day of the Week: Tuesday

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

Dmitri Shostakovich's Suite for jazz orchestra, premieres

Composer Dmitri Shostakovich
Composer
Dmitri Shostakovich
  • Emlyn Williams' "Corn is Green," premieres in London

Famous Birthdays

  • Eric Gale, American jazz guitarist (Negril, Stuff), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1994)
  • George J Hochbrueckner, (Rep-D-NY)
  • Jane Manning, English soprano, born in Norwich
  • Pia Lindstrom, critic (WNBC-TV)/journalist (From Russia With Love)
  • Tom Tresh, NY Yankee (1962 AL Rookie of Year)