What Happened on May 10, 1938

Historical Events

  • Banning speech on anti-fascism demonstration in Amsterdam

Famous Birthdays

  • Henry Fambrough, American pop and R&B singer (The Spinners, 1954-2023 - "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love?"; "The Rubberband Man"), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2024) [1] [2]
  • Jean Becker, French director, screenwriter and actor
  • Manuel Santana, Spanish tennis player (French Open 1961, 64; Wimbledon 1966; US Open 1965; French Open doubles 1963), born in Madrid, Spain (d. 2021)
  • Maxim Shostakovich, Russian-American pianist and conductor, born in Leningrad, USSR (now Saint Petersburg, Russia)
  • Merritt Ranew, baseball player
  • Peter Davies, Major-General/Director-General (RSPCA)
  • Philip Gordon Winsor, American composer, born in Morris, Illinois (d. 2012)

Famous Deaths

  • Percy McAlister, Australian cricket batsman (8 Tests; Big Six cricket dispute 1912), dies at 68
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights

About May 10, 1938

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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