What Happened on March 19, 1939

Famous Birthdays

  • Abbas Ali Baig, cricketer (Indian bat 112 on debut v England 1959)
  • Joe Kapp, American College / Canadian Football HOF quarterback (UC Berkeley; NFL C'ship & Pro Bowl 1969 Minnesota Vikings; CFL Grey Cup 1964 BC Lions; CFL All-Star 1963, 64), born in Santa Fe, New Mexico (d. 2023)
  • Peter Thorburn MNZM, New Zealand rugby union coach (North Harbour, NZ sevens, Bristol RFC, United States), born in Auckland, New Zealand (d. 2021)

Famous Deaths

  • Lloyd L. Gaines, American civil rights activist
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights

About March 19, 1939

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces