Historical Events
Sports History
Ted Williams' first MLB hit comes off of NY Yankees fellow future HOF'er Red Ruffing in Boston's 2-0 opening day defeat at Yankee Stadium, NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Gro Harlem Brundtland, Norwegian Prime Minister (1981-82, 1986-89, 1990-96) and Director-General of the World Health Organization, born in Bærum, Norway
- Peter S. Beagle, American novelist and screenwriter (The Last Unicorn), born in NYC, New York
1939 Highlights
About April 20, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
