Billie Jo Spears

Us country singer (1937–2011).

Born January 14th, 1938 in Beaumont.

Died December 14th, 2011 at 73 years old in Vidor (cancer). ^[ref]

Bobby Hebb

American singer-songwriter (1938-2010).

Born July 26th, 1938 in Nashville. ^[ref]

Died August 3rd, 2010 at 72 years old in Nashville (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Benjamin Mkapa

Tanzanian politician and former president (1938-2020).

Born November 12th, 1938 in Ndanda.

Died July 24th, 2020 at 81 years old in Dar es Salaam (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Désirée Silfverschiöld

Swedish princess; elder sister of king carl xvi gustaf of sweden (1938–2026).

Born June 2nd, 1938 in Haga Palace.

Died January 21st, 2026 at 87 years old in Koberg Castle. ^[ref]

James Hal Cone

American theologian.

Born August 5th, 1938 in Fordyce.

Died April 28th, 2018 at 79 years old in New York City. ^[ref]

Lynn Carlin

Actress.

Born January 31st, 1938 (age 88 years) in Los Angeles.

Abulfaz Elchibey

2nd president of azerbaijan (1992–1993).

Born June 24th, 1938 in Kalaki.

Died August 22nd, 2000 at 62 years old in Ankara (cancer).

Perry Anderson

British historian (born 1938).

Born September 11th, 1938 (age 87 years) in London.

Bruce Babbitt

American lawyer and politician.

Born June 27th, 1938 (age 87 years) in Flagstaff.

Milan Mandarić

Serbian businessman.

Born September 5th, 1938 in Gospić.

Died October 4th, 2025 at 87 years old in Belgrade. ^[ref]