What Happened on October 6, 1939

Historical Events

Hitler's Deception

WWII: Adolf Hitler speech at the Reichstag celebrates the defeat of Poland, offers peace to France and England, and mentions need for "settlement of the Jewish problem" [1]

  • WWII: Last Polish troops surrender to Soviet army

Famous Birthdays

  • Doug Bereuter, American politician (Rep-R-Nebraska, 1979-2004), born in York, Nebraska
  • John LaFalce, American politician (Rep-D-NY, 1975-2003), born in Buffalo, New York
  • Melvyn Bragg, British broadcaster (The South Bank Show, 1978–2010), born in Carlisle, England

About October 6, 1939

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra