Historical Events
- Clare Boothe's "Boys Goodbye" premieres in NYC
- Dutch Prime Minister Hendrikus Colijn sends radio message "No war coming"
- Homer in the Gloamin' - famous walk-off home run hit by Gabby Hartnett of the Chicago Cubs against the Pittsburgh Pirates
Famous Birthdays
- Ben E. King [Nelson], American soul singer-songwriter ("Stand by Me"), born in Henderson, North Carolina (d. 2015)
- Peter Grosser, German soccer midfielder (2 caps; Bayern Munich, 1860 Munich, Austria Salzburg), born in Munich, Germany (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Duryea, American inventor (Duryea Motor Wagon Company, first auto built in the US), dies at 76
- Con Conrad, American songwriter and producer, dies at 48
About September 28, 1938
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
