Famous Birthdays
- Bra Willie [Keorapetse Kgositsile], South African poet and political activist (When the Clouds Clear; My Name Is Afrika), born in Johannesburg, South Africa (d. 2018)
- Zygmunt Krauze, Polish composer, born in Warsaw, Poland
Famous Deaths
- Pauline Frederick, American actress (Mr. Moto), dies of an asthma attack at 55
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About September 19, 1938
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo