1938

📅Events in 1938

1. Connie StevensAugust 8, 1938

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   Actress and singer Connie Stevens was born in Brooklyn, New York. In 1960, she had the hit "Sixteen Reasons", which reached No. 3.
2. Dave "Baby" CortezAugust 13, 1938

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   David Cortez Clowney was born in Detroit, Michigan, later becoming known as Dave “Baby” Cortez.
3. Robert JohnsonAugust 13, 1938

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   He performed at an inn near Greenwood, Mississippi. According to the source, there was speculation that he was poisoned after the performance, leading to his death several days later.
4. Scott PowellAugust 13, 1938

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   Musician and founding member of the rock 'n' roll group Sha Na Na was born.
5. Ketty LesterAugust 16, 1938

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   R&B and pop singer and actress Ketty Lester, best known for the 1962 hit "Love Letters", was born in Hope, Arkansas.
6. Robert JohnsonAugust 16, 1938

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   American blues musician Robert Johnson died at the age of 27, probably poisoned near Greenwood, Mississippi. His recordings from 1936–1937 influenced generations of musicians.
7. Robert JohnsonAugust 17, 1938

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   Blues legend Robert Johnson, whose recordings had a major influence on artists including Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton, died at the age of 27, probably from poisoning.
8. Ernie MarescaAugust 21, 1938

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   Singer and songwriter Ernie Maresca, the writer of several hits by Dion, was born in the Bronx, New York.
9. Fats WallerAugust 21, 1938

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   Fats Waller recorded the song “Ain't Misbehavin'”.
10. Kenny RogersAugust 21, 1938

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    Country and pop singer, songwriter and producer Kenny Rogers was born in Houston, Texas. His best-known song “The Gambler” was released when he was 40 years old.
11. Count BasieAugust 22, 1938

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    “Jumpin' at the Woodside” was recorded.
12. Fred Astaire; Ginger RogersAugust 22, 1938

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    Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the most famous dance partnership, appeared together on the cover of Life magazine.
13. Dale HawkinsAugust 23, 1938

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    Dale Hawkins, the American rockabilly guitarist and singer known for the song “Susie-Q”, was born.
14. Roger GreenawayAugust 23, 1938

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    Lyricist and producer Roger Greenaway was born in Fishponds, Bristol, Gloucestershire. He was a member of David & Jonathan and The Kestrels and became known for his songwriting partnership with Roger Cook on songs including “My Baby Loves Lovin'”, “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress”, “Gasoline Alley Bred”, “You've Got Your Troubles”, “Melting Pot”, “Good Morning Freedom”, “Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart” and “I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)”, which originally originated as a Coca-Cola advertising slogan.
15. David FreibergAugust 24, 1938

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    American multi-instrumentalist and singer David Freiberg was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He became known as a bassist and member of Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship.
16. Mason WilliamsAugust 24, 1938

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    Mason Williams was born in Abilene, Texas. In addition to working as a comedy writer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and Saturday Night Live, he also worked as a guitarist and composer.
17. Jet BlackAugust 26, 1938

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    English drummer Brian John Duffy, known as Jet Black, was born in Ilford, England. He was one of the founding members of The Stranglers, who achieved major mainstream success, including with the 1982 single “Golden Brown”.