Historical Events
Historic Event
British politician Winston Churchill condemns Germany's Adolf Hitler's annexation of Czechoslovakia
- The Great Hurricane of 1938 makes landfall on Long Island in New York. The death toll is estimated at 500-700 people.
Famous Birthdays
- Atli Heimir Sveinsson, Icelandic composer (Time and Water), born in Reykjavik, Iceland (d. 2019)
- Yūji Takahashi, Japanese pianist and composer, born in Japan
Famous Deaths
- Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić, Croatian writer (The Brave Adventures of Lapitch), dies at 64
1938 Highlights
About September 21, 1938
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
