Historical Events
- After a one-month Siege of Warsaw, hostile forces entered the city.
The Enigma of Russia
Winston Churchill calls Russia a "riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma"
Famous Birthdays
- Geoffrey Whitehead, English actor
- George Archer, American golfer (US Masters 1969), born in San Francisco, California (d. 2005)
About October 1, 1939
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
