Famous Birthdays
- Charles Webb, American writer (The Graduate), born in San Francisco, California (d. 2020)
- David Hobbs, British racing driver, born in Royal Leamington Spa, England
- Dick Vitale, American basketball sportscaster (ESPN), born in Passaic, New Jersey
- Ileana Cotrubaş, Romanian soprano, born in Galați, Romania
Famous Weddings
Jonas Salk
Medical researcher Jonas Salk (24) weds social worker Donna Lindsay
Famous Deaths
- Owen Moore, Irish actor (She Done Him Wrong), commits suicide at 52
1939 Highlights
About June 9, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
