Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1938

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1938. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Feb. 5 Hans Litten

  Courageous German lawyer who famously cross-examined Adolf Hitler in 1931 and was later persecuted by the Nazi regime, dying in a concentration camp.

• Feb. 6 Marianne von Werefkin

  Russian-swiss painter (d. 1938)

• Feb. 7 Harvey Firestone

  American businessman founded firestone tire and rubber company (d. 38).

• Feb. 8 Olga Taratuta

  Ukrainian jewish anarchist (b. 1876)

• Feb. 9 Truby King

  Pioneer of mothercraft dies.

• Feb. 11 Kalle Korhonen

  Finnish politician (b. 1878)

• Feb. 16 Otto zur Linde

  German author (lieder der leids), dies at 64

• Feb. 18 David King Udall

  American missionary and politician (b. 1851)

• Feb. 18 Alida JM Tartaud-Little

  Actress (rotterdam stage), died at 64

• Feb. 18 Edward Anseele

  Belgian minister of rail, dies at the age of 81

• Feb. 21 George Ellery Hale

  Hale is known for his contributions to the field of astronomy, including the development of the spectroheliograph and his work on the study of sunspots.

• Feb. 21 Albert Huybrechts

  Composer dies at 39