What Happened on November 21, 1938

Historical Events

  • Belgian king Leopold III, King of the Belgians begins 3-day visit to Netherlands
  • Nazi forces occupy western Czechoslovakia and declare inhabitants to be German citizens

Famous Deaths

  • Leopold Godowsky, Polish-American pianist, composer (Java Suite; Triakontameron; 53 Studies on Chopin's Études), and pedagogue, dies of stomach cancer at 68
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights

About November 21, 1938

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 5 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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