Famous Birthdays
- (Overton Vertis) "O.V." Wright, American singer, born in Lenow, Tennessee, (d. 1980)
- Pierre Mertens, French-Belgian writer (Lettres Clandestines), born in Brussels, Belgium
About October 9, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra