Historical Events
Event of Interest
Adolf Hitler proclaims he wants to move into Poland
Adolf Hitler
- British parliament plans to make Palestine independent by 1949
Event of Interest
Dmitri Shostakovich appointed professor at conservatory of Leningrad
Dmitri Shostakovich
- Submarine USS Squalus sinks in the Gulf of Maine, drowning 26, 33 remaining crew rescued from a depth of 243 ft (74 m) by divers using newly developed heliox air systems (divers later awarded the Medal of Honor)
Famous Birthdays
- Marvin Stamm, American jazz and session trumpeter, and flugelhorn player (Stan Kenton; Woody Herman; Thad Jones/Mel Lewis; Paul McCartney - "Uncle Albert"), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Michel Colombier, French composer and songwriter (d. 2004)
1939 Highlights
About May 23, 1939
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
