Famous Birthdays
- Al Wilson, American soul singer ("Show and Tell"; "The Snake"), born in Meridian, Mississippi (d. 2008)
- Peter Duffell, Brits lt-general/minister of Defense
Famous Deaths
- Grace Abbott, American social worker (US Children's Bureau), dies at 60
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About June 19, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
