Kofi Annan

7th secretary-general of the united nations (1938-2018).

Born April 8th, 1938 in Kumasi. ^[ref]

Died August 18th, 2018 at 80 years old in Bern (disease). ^[ref]

Claudia Cardinale

French-italian actress (1938–2025).

Born April 15th, 1938 in La Goulette.

Died September 23rd, 2025 at 87 years old in Nemours. ^[ref]

Klaus Schwab

German economist, founder of world economic forum.

Born March 30th, 1938 (age 87 years) in Ravensburg.

Fela Kuti

Nigerian musician and activist (1938–1997).

Born October 15th, 1938 in Abeokuta.

Died August 2nd, 1997 at 58 years old in Lagos (death from AIDS-related complications).

Maxine Waters

U.s. representative from california.

Born August 15th, 1938 (age 87 years) in Kinloch.

Romy Schneider

German-french actress (1938–1982).

Born September 23rd, 1938 in Vienna. ^[ref]

Died May 29th, 1982 at 43 years old in 7th arrondissement of Paris (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Michael Rockefeller

Youngest son of new york governor nelson aldrich rockefeller.

Born May 18th, 1938 in New York City.

Died February 24th, 1963 at 24 years old in Asmat. ^[ref]

Juan Carlos I of Spain

King of spain from 1975 to 2014.

Born January 5th, 1938 (age 88 years) in Rome. ^[ref]

Sonny Barger

American outlaw biker (1938–2022).

Born October 8th, 1938 in Modesto.

Died June 29th, 2022 at 83 years old in Livermore (liver cancer). ^[ref]

Paul Verhoeven

Dutch film director and screenwriter.

Born July 18th, 1938 (age 87 years) in Amsterdam.