Famous Birthdays
- Abbas Ali Baig, cricketer (Indian bat 112 on debut v England 1959)
- Joe Kapp, NFL quarterback (Minnesota Vikings, Boston Patriots, Houston Oilers)
- Peter Thorburn MNZM, New Zealand rugby union coach (North Harbour, NZ sevens, Bristol RFC, United States), born in Auckland, New Zealand (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Lloyd L. Gaines, American civil rights activist
1939 Highlights
About March 19, 1939
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces