What happened on 20 July 1938?

Discover what happened on 20 July 1938 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Alois Scheiwiler ((1872-1938))
  • B. Avilov (Russian lawyer (1874-1938))
  • Q4237590 (Soviet politician (1902-1938))
  • Ernest Merrill (American football coach (1875-1938))
  • Michael Joseph Bulger (Irish rugby player, athlete and medical doctor)
  • Josef Drahoňovský (Czech sculptor and university educator (1877–1938))
  • Hans Christiansen (Norwegian yacht racer (1867–1938))
  • Leo Mur (Film director, actor)
  • Jacob Chemla (Tunisian ceramist)
  • Julius S. Berg (American politician in New York (1893-1938))
  • Kōkan Watanabe
  • David David Williams (Welsh Presbyterian minister and author)
  • George Martley Davis (Australian politician (1860–1938))
  • Wilhelm Karl (politician (1864-1938))
  • Georg Matt (Austrian sculptor (1861-1938))
  • Sergiu Medean
  • Gregorio Amunátegui Solar
  • Verona Elfleda Larkin (Wife of Alexander L. Pollock)
  • Sir Charles John Oakeley, 5th Bt. ((1862-1938))
  • Raymond Cecil Frampton ((1935-1938))
  • Lilias Napier ((died 1938))
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