Historical Events
- Colijn's Dutch government opens camp Westerbork for German Jews
- Grens mobilization due to Italian invasion in Albania
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Rothenberg, American lawyer and sports executive, born in Detroit, Michigan
- Daniel Oliver, American CEO (Federal Trade Commission), born in NYC, New York
- Penny Vincenzi [Hannaford], British novelist (An Absolute Scandal, Spoils of Time trilogy), born in Bournemouth, England (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Alfredo Panzini, Italian author (Il Bacio de Lesba), dies at 75
1939 Highlights
About April 10, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
