What Happened on January 15, 1939

Historical Events

1st NFL All-Star Game

1st NFL All-star Game, Wrigley Field, Chicago: New York Giants beat All America All-Stars, 13-10

  • Municipal Railway & Market St RR begin service to Transbay Terminal

Famous Birthdays

  • Christopher Steel, British composer ("Changing Moods"; "The Morning Stars Sang Together"), born in London (d. 1992)
  • Tony Bullimore, British yachtsman (1997 solo around-the-world yacht race, dramatic rescue), born in Southend-on-Sea, England (d. 2018) [1]

About January 15, 1939

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn