Famous Birthdays
- Ansar Ilgamovich, Russian cosmonaut, born in Satka, Russia
- Chuck [Charles] Robb, American politician, 64th Governor of Virginia, born in Phoenix, Arizona
- Smangaliso Mkhatshwa, South African Secretary-General (Bishops' Conference 1983-88), born in Barberton, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Ford Madox Ford [Hueffer], British novelist (The Good Soldier), critic, and journal editor (The Transatlantic), dies at 65
1939 Highlights
About June 26, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer