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Events on Friday 1 April 1938 2
19381938 World Snooker ChampionshipJoe Davis Title 12Winner: Joe Davis; Runner-up: Sidney Smith. Score: 37–24.
1938Nescafé launchedNestlé introduces instant coffeeNestlé launched Nescafé in Switzerland, a soluble coffee powder developed by chemist Max Morgenthaler. It went on to become one of the world's best-known coffee brands.