Historical Events
- NY 1st requires serological blood tests of pregnant women
- President Cardena of Mexico nationalizes US & British oil companies
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Nevin, Canadian ice hockey right wing (Stanley Cup 1962, 63; Toronto Maple Leafs; NY Rangers; 1,128 career NHL games), born in Timmins, Ontario (d. 2020)
- Carl Gottlieb, American comedian and script writer (Ken Berry Wow Show, Jaws, The Jerk), born in New York City
- Charley Pride, American country singer (Sweet Country), born in Sledge, Mississippi (d. 2020) [1]
- Kenny Lynch, British entertainer, born in London
- Shashi Kapoor [Balbir Raj Kapoor], prominent Indian Bollywood actor (Deewar, The Deceivers, Shalimar, Heat & Dust), born in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (d. 2017)
Famous Deaths
- Cyril Rootham, English composer, dies at 62
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About March 18, 1938
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
