Famous Birthdays
- George E. Slusser, American scholar, writer and Sci-Fic critic, born in San Francisco, California (d. 2014)
- Karel Gott, Czech singer 'Sinatra of the East', born in Pilsen, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (d. 2019)
- Ljubisa Beara, Bosnian general convicted of overseeing Srebrenica Massacre, born in Sarajevo (d. 2017)
- Sid Haig [Sidney Mosesian], American actor (House of 1000 Corpses, Jason of Star Command), born in Fresno, California
Famous Deaths
- Alphonse Mucha, Czech Nouveau painter and artist, dies at 78
1939 Highlights
About July 14, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
