Historical Events
Music History
Kate Smith first sings Irving Berlin's "God Bless America"
Famous Birthdays
- Claudia Boyarskikh, Soviet cross country skier (5 Olympic gold 1964, 1968), born in Verkhnyaya Pyshma, Russia (d. 2009)
- Denise Alexander, American actress (Mary McKinnon-Another World, Lesley Webber-General Hospital), born in NYC, New York
Famous Deaths
- Jan Opletal, Czech student, victim of Nazi violence in Prague
1939 Highlights
About November 11, 1939
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
