What Happened on April 7, 1938

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexander von Schlippenbach, German jazz pianist and composer (Globe Unity Orchestra), born in Berlin, Germany
  • Freddie Hubbard, American jazz trumpeter (Art Blakey), born in Indianapolis, Indiana (d. 2008)

Jerry Brown (86 years old)

American politician and Governor of California (Democrat: 1975-83, 2011-19), born in San Francisco, California

  • Spencer Dryden, American drummer (Jefferson Airplane - "White Rabbit"; New Riders of the Purple Sage), born in New York City (d. 2005)
  • Yvonne Lime, actress (Father Knows Best, Dobie Gillis), born in Glendale, California

About April 7, 1938

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 86 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries