What Happened on January 17, 1939

Historical Events

  • Ed Barrow is elected Yankee president succeeding deceased J Ruppert

Famous Birthdays

  • Antao D'Souza, Pakistani cricket medium pace bowler (6 Tests, 17 wickets; Karachi, Peshawar), born in Nagoa, Goa, India
  • Maury Povich, TV host (Current Affair, Maury)/Mr Connie Chung
  • Toini Gustafson, Swedish cross country skier (Olympic gold 5k/10k 1968), born in Suomussalmi, Finland

About January 17, 1939

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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