Famous Birthdays
- Larry Bryggman, American actor (Dr John Dixon-As the World Turns), born in Concord, California
- Roland Coryn, Belgian violist, composer, and music educator, born in Kortrijk, Belgium
Famous Deaths
- Helen Miller Shepard, American philanthropist who established Hall of Fame, dies at 70
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About December 21, 1938
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius
