Famous Birthdays
- Clive James, Australian television presenter, poet writer, born in Kogarah, Australia (d. 2019)
- Colin Cooper, British vocalist and harmonica player (Climax Blues Band - "Couldn't Get It Right"), born in Stafford, England (d. 2008)
- Harold Kroto, English chemist and Nobel laureate (1996), born in Wisbech (d. 2016)
- Joel Brodsky, American photographer, created over 400 album covers (The Doors; Isaac Hayes; Ohio Players), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2007)
- John Hopcroft, American computer scientist, born in Seattle, Washington
- Mel Brown, American-Canadian blues guitarist and singer (Eighteen Pounds of Unclean Chitlings), born in Jackson, Mississippi (d. 2009)
Famous Deaths
- Harvey Cushing, American neurosurgeon (blood pressure studies), dies at 70
1939 Highlights
About October 7, 1939
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
