What Happened on April 19, 1939

Historical Events

  • Connecticut finally approves Bill of Rights (148 years late)

Famous Birthdays

Ali Hosseini Khamenei (85 years old)

2nd Supreme Leader of Iran (1989-) and the 3rd President of Iran (1981-89), born in Mashhad, Khorasan, Iran

  • Clay Shaw, American politician (Rep-R-FL, 1981-2007), born in Miami, Florida (d. 2013)
  • Ellen Weston, American actress (Betty-SWAT), born in New York City
  • Michael Macaulay, South African cricketer (Tvl, W Prov, OFS, NE Tvl, E Prov & S Afr), born in Durban, Natal

About April 19, 1939

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 85 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries