What Happened on May 7, 1938

Historical Events

64th Kentucky Derby

64th Kentucky Derby: Eddie Arcaro aboard Lawrin scores first of record 5 Derby wins

  • Dutch Minister of Justice Goseling calls fugitives of Nazi-Germany "undesired strangers"

Famous Birthdays

  • Johnny Caldwell, Irish flyweight boxer (Olympic bronze 1956), born in Belfast, Ireland (d. 2009)

About May 7, 1938

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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