Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Foxx, American soul songwriter, guitarist, and singer ("Mockingbird"), born in Greensboro, North Carolina (d. 1998)
Famous Deaths
- Zane Grey, American western novelist (Spirit of the Border), dies at 67
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About October 23, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
