Historical Events
Lou Gehrig Elected HOF
New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig, 36, is elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, only six months after his retirement
- William Walton's Violin Concerto premieres in Cleveland; Ohio, with Jascha Heifetz as soloist and the Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Artur Rodziński
About December 7, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
