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In the year 1938

1,084 Notable birthdays

Peter Yarrow

American singer and songwriter (1938–2025).

Born May 31st, 1938 in Manhattan.

Died January 7th, 2025 at 86 years old in New York City (bladder cancer). [ref]

Victor Buono

American actor and comic.

Born February 3rd, 1938 in San Diego. [ref]

Died January 1st, 1982 at 43 years old in Apple Valley (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Anne Perry

English author (1938–2023).

Born October 28th, 1938 in London. [ref]

Died April 10th, 2023 at 84 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]

Hoyt Axton

American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (1938-1999).

Born March 25th, 1938 in Duncan. [ref]

Died October 26th, 1999 at 61 years old in Helena (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Jean Giraud

French comics author (1938–2012).

Born May 8th, 1938 in Nogent-sur-Marne. [ref]

Died March 12th, 2012 at 73 years old in Montrouge (lymphoma). [ref]

John Prescott

British politician (1938–2024).

Born May 31st, 1938 in Prestatyn.

Died November 20th, 2024 at 86 years old (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Fred Williamson

American football player and actor.

Born March 5th, 1938 (age 87 years) in Gary.

Paul Martin

21st prime minister of canada (2003–2006).

Born August 28th, 1938 (age 87 years) in Windsor.

B. Saroja Devi

Indian actress.

Born January 7th, 1938 in Bengaluru.

Died July 14th, 2025 at 87 years old in Bengaluru. [ref]

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski

Peruvian politician and economist; prime minister (2005-06), president (2016-18).

Born October 3rd, 1938 (age 86 years) in Lima.

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