Historical Events
US Masters Golf
6th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Ralph Guldahl wins his only Masters title with a tournament record 279 (−9), 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Sam Snead
Famous Birthdays
- Lise Thibault, 27th Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, born in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Quebec
Marvin Gaye (1939-1984)
American soul singer-songwriter ("It Takes Two"; What's Going On"; "Let's Get It On"), born in Washington, D.C.
Born in 1939
Famous Weddings
Jacqueline Susann
Author Jacqueline Susann (20) weds Irving Mansfield at Har Zion Temple in Philadelphia
1939 Highlights
About April 2, 1939
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
