Historical Events
- 7,000 Jews flee German occupied Memel Lithuania
Famous Birthdays
Brian Mulroney (1939-2024)
18th Prime Minister of Canada (1984-93), born in Baie-Comeau, Quebec
- Kevin Flynn, Irish rugby union centre (22 caps; Leinster RFC), born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Percy Dean, British naval lieutenant and politician who received the Victoria Cross for saving men during the raid of Zeebrugge, dies at 61
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About March 20, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
