Historical Events
Music Premiere
Alexander Gretchaninov's 5th Symphony premieres at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia with Leopold Stowkowski conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra
- Membership of Hitler Youth becomes obligatory
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Buxton, CEO (Barclays Bank)
- Crispian St. Peters [Robin Peter Smith], British pop singer (The Pied Piper; No No No), born in Swanley, Kent, England (d. 2010)
- David Winters, American choreographer and director (Steve Allen Comedy Hour), born in London, England
- Ronald "Ronnie" White, American singer (The Miracles - "Shop Around"), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- William Cooper, cricketer (two Tests for Australia 1882-84), dies
About April 5, 1939
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
