1938 (AD 1938) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1938 (AD 1938) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1938 (AD 1938) (22)

  • Albert Fert (Born: 1938-03-07) — Pioneering physicist known for the discovery of giant magnetoresistance.
  • Ben E. King (Born: 1938-09-28) — Iconic soul and R&B singer, best known for The Drifters and "Stand by Me".
  • Bernadette Lafont (Born: 1938-10-28) — Iconic French actress, celebrated for her roles and connection to the French New Wave.
  • Bill Withers (Born: 1938-07-04) — Soul and R&B singer-songwriter known for hits like "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me".
  • Bobby Jones (singer) (Born: 1938) — Pioneering gospel singer and television host, recognized as the 'Ed Sullivan of gospel music'.
  • Donald Knuth (Born: 1938-01-10) — Pioneering figure in algorithms, typesetting, and computer science theory.
  • Edmund Husserl (Died: 1938-04-27) — Founder of Phenomenology, redefining consciousness and foundational knowledge.
  • Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Born: 1938-10-29) — Pioneering Liberian politician and the first elected female head of state in Africa.
  • Fela Kuti (Born: 1938-10-15) — Pioneering Afrobeat musician and fierce political activist from Nigeria.
  • Georges Méliès (Died: 1938-01-21) — Pioneering French filmmaker, illusionist, and master of cinematic special effects.
  • Juan Carlos I (Born: 1938-01-05) — King of Spain who oversaw the transition from Francoism to modern democracy.
  • Kanō Jigorō (Died: 1938-05-04) — Founder of modern Judo, educator, and influential Japanese martial artist.
  • Kofi Annan (Born: 1938-04-08) — Ghanaian diplomat and UN Secretary-General, known for peace efforts and global reform.
  • Muhammad Iqbal (Died: 1938-04-21) — Islamic philosopher and poet whose vision inspired the Pakistan Movement.
  • Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (Died: 1938-11-10) — Founder of the Republic of Turkey and its first President, leading sweeping secular reforms.
  • Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (Born: 1938-01-05) — Pioneering Kenyan author advocating for literature in indigenous African languages.
  • Ritchie Valens (Born: 1938-10-02) — A tragically influential rock and roll singer whose career was cut short.
  • Robert Johnson (Died: 1938-08-16) — Master of the Delta Blues, whose recordings shaped 20th-century music.
  • Rod Laver (Born: 1938-08-09) — Australian tennis legend, known for winning 200 singles titles and two Grand Slams in the Open Era.
  • Rudolf Nureyev (Born: 1938-03-17) — Soviet-born ballet legend, renowned for technical brilliance and charismatic stage presence.
  • Ted Turner (Born: 1938-11-19) — Media mogul who founded CNN and pioneered the superstation concept.
  • Vladimir Vysotsky (Born: 1938-01-25) — Iconic Soviet poet, singer, and actor known for social commentary.