Historical Events
- Radio NY Worldwide-WRUL begins radio transmission
Famous Birthdays
- Stanley David Griggs, American astronaut (STS 51-D), STS 33), born in Portland, Oregon (d. 1989)
- [Benjamin] Latimore, American blues singer and piano player ("Let's Straighten It Out"), born in Charleston, Tennessee
Famous Deaths
- Kyoka Izumi, Japanese novelist (b. 1873)
1939 Highlights
About September 7, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
