What Happened on November 19, 1938

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank Misson, Australian cricket fast bowler (5 Tests, 16 wickets; NSW), born in Sydney, Australia
  • Henry "Hank" Medress, American doo-wop singer (The Tokens - "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"), and record producer (The Chiffons; Tony Orlando & Dawn), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2007)
  • Richard Dumbrill, South African cricketer (South African all-rounder in 5 Tests 1965-67)

Ted Turner (85 years old)

American businessman who founded CNN, owner of the Atlanta Braves and winner of the America's Cup in 1977, born in Cincinnati, Ohio


Born in 1938

Famous Deaths

  • Lev Shestov, Russian existentialist philosopher, dies at 72
1938 Highlights

About November 19, 1938

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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