Historical Events
- 43rd Boston Marathon won by Ellison Brown in 2:28:51.8; his second victory in the event
- SN Behrman's "No Time for Comedy" premieres in NYC
1939 Highlights
About April 17, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
