Historical Events
- Stanley Cup Final, Boston Garden, Boston, MA: Boston Bruins beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-1 for a 4-1 series win; first best-of-7 SC Final series
Soviets Propose Allinance
The Soviet Union proposes an alliance with Britain and France to counter Nazi Germany; the Soviets would later sign a secret agreement with the Nazis
Famous Birthdays
- Boris Dvornik, Croatian actor, born in Split, Kingdom of Yugoslavia (d. 2008)
- Donald MacCormick, British broadcaster, born in Scotland (d. 2009)
- Dusty Springfield [Mary O'Brien], British pop vocalist ("I Only Want To Be With You"; "Son Of A Preacher Man"), born in West Hampstead, London (d. 1999)
- John DeLaFose, American French speaking zydeco musician, born in Duralde, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana (d. 1994)
- Margaretha de Boer, Dutch politician (PvdA), born in Amsterdam
- Reinier Lucassen, Dutch painter (Kuifje contra James Union), born in Amsterdam
About April 16, 1939
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 85 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
