Historical Events
Event of Interest
Albert Einstein informs FDR of the possibilities of an atomic bomb
- Bucky Harris signs to manage Washington again
- NAACP organized Legal Defense & Education Fund
Skylark
Samson Raphaelson's play "Skylark" starring Gertrude Lawrence premieres in NYC
1939 History
Famous Birthdays
- Franklin Sonn, South African union leader (South African workers), born in Vosburg, South Africa
Maria Bueno (1939-2018)
Brazilian tennis player (7 Grand Slam singles titles), born in São Paulo, Brazil
- Woytec Lowski [Woiciech Wiesidlowski], Polish dancer and ballet master, born in Brzesc, Poland (d. 1995)
Famous Divorces
Betty Grable & Jackie Coogan
Actor Jackie Coogan (24) divorces actress Betty Grable (22) after 2 years of marriage
About October 11, 1939
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
