Historical Events
- Dutch Second Chamber affirms the Netherlands is in a State of War with Germany
- German troops move into Danzig
- Mir, a Nazi ghetto in occupied Poland, is exterminated
- Netherlands & Belgium declare neutrality
- RAF bombs Wilhelmshafen, Germany
Event of Interest
Surgeon Archibald McIndoe sets up new Centre for Plastic and Jaw Surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, England to treat injured airmen
1939 History
About September 4, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo