Historical Events
Sports History
Bronko Nagurski beats Lou Thesz in Houston, to win National Wrestling Association world heavyweight title
- France turns over Sanjak of Alexandretta (Hatay) to Turkey
- US Congress establishes US Coast Guard Reserve (renamed US Coast Guard Auxiliary 1941) as uniformed volunteer units supporting the Coast Guard
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Mahoney, Canadian ice hockey coach (NHL: Minnesota North Stars 1983-85), born in Peterborough, Ontario (d. 2021)
- Charlie Spoonhour, American basketball coach (Southwest Missouri State, Saint Louis, UNLV), born in Mulberry, Kansas (d. 2012)
About June 23, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
