Historical Events
- Faisal II ascends to throne of Iraq
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Thompson, British double bassist (Blues Incorporated; Pentangle; Richard Thompson; John Martyn), born in Teignmouth, England
- Ernie Terrell, American boxer (WBA heavyweight champion 1965-67), born in Belzoni, Mississippi (d. 2014)
- Hugh Masekela, South African trumpeter, described as the "father of South African jazz" ("Grazing in the Grass"; "Soweto Blues"; Sarafina!), and anti-apartheid activist, born in Witbank, South Africa (d. 2018)
JoAnne Carner (84 years old)
American golfer (US Women's Open 1971, 1976), born in Kirkland, Washington
- Major Lance, American soul singer (The Monkey Time), born in Winterville, Mississippi (d. 1994)
1939 Highlights
About April 4, 1939
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
