Historical Events
- Paul Gibb scores 106 on Test Cricket debut v South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Yarnell, American actor (Outlaws) and singer, born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1973)
- Dick Sudhalter, American jazz trumpeter, and writer, born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 2008)
- Frank Kelly, Irish stage and screen actor (Father Ted), born in Dublin (d. 2016)
- Janet Hough Bryant, author/performing artist/educator
- John Gleeson, Australian rugby league five eighth (10 Tests; Queensland 25 games; Wynnum-Manly, Brothers RLFC), born in Chinchilla, Australia (d. 2021)
- PachÃn, Spanish soccer defender (8 caps; Real Madrid) and manager (Osasuna, Levante, Granada), born in Torrelavega, Spain (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Florence Lawrence [Bridgwood], Canadian stage and silent screen actress (Confidence; Lady Helen's Escapade), dies of probable suicide at 52
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About December 28, 1938
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
