Historical Events
- 2nd Dutch De Geer government forms (1st with Social Democrats)
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Rose, American politician (Rep-D-North Carolina, 1973-97), born in Fayetteville, North Carolina (d. 2012)
- Kate O'Mara, English actress (Caress Morell-Dynasty), born in Leicester, England (d. 2014)
About August 10, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo