Historical Events
- Italy invades Albania
Famous Birthdays
- Brett Whiteley, Australian artist, born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1992)
David Frost (1939-2013)
British TV host (That Was the Week That Was), born in Tenterden, England
- Donald L Holmquest, astronaut, born in Dallas, Texas
Francis Ford Coppola (85 years old)
American director (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Gary Kellgren, American music producer who co-founded The Record Plant studios, born in Shenandoah, Iowa (d. 1977)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Lyons, 10th Prime Minister of Australia (1932-39), dies at 59
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About April 7, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 85 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
