Historical Events
- 1940 NFL Draft: George Cafego from University of Tennessee first pick by Chicago Cardinals
- CFL Grey Cup, Landsdowne Park, Ottawa: Winnipeg Blue Bombers claim 2nd title; defeat Ottawa Rough Riders, 8-7
- Pianist and statesman Ignacy Paderewski becomes Chief of National Council of Poland (government in exile)
- Russian air raid on Helsinki
Famous Birthdays
- Patricia Stephens Due, African-American civil rights activist (FAMU jail-in), born in Quincy, Florida (d. 2012)
About December 9, 1939
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
