Historical Events
Music History
George Kaufman and Moss Hart's comedy "The Man Who Came to Dinner" opens at the Music Box Theatre, NYC; runs for 739 performances
- Sugar rationing begins in the Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Amancio Amaro, Spanish soccer outside right (42 caps; Deportivo de La Coruña, Real Madrid), born in A Coruña, Spain (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Ludolf Nielsen, Danish composer, dies at 63
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About October 16, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
