Historical Events
Music Premiere
Dmitri Shostakovich's 6th Symphony premieres in Leningrad
Famous Birthdays
- Fionna Duncan, Scottish jazz vocalist (Clyde Valley Stompers), born in Garelochhead, Scotland
- Kenneth Walter, South African cricket fast bowler (2 Tests, 6 wickets), born in Johannesburg, South Africa (d. 2003)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Barrois, French geologist and palaeontologist, dies at 88
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About November 5, 1939
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
