Historical Events
- Britain first evacuates citizens in anticipation of war.
- Chicago pitcher Clint Brown sets MLB record with his 61st relief appearance as White Sox beat St. Louis Browns, 7-5
- Germany & Russia agree to partition Poland
- In the first televised college football game, Fordham beats Waynesburg, 34-7 at Randalls Island, NY
Famous Birthdays
- Len Cariou, Canadian actor (Sweeney Todd), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Famous Weddings
William Golding
Nobel Prize-winning author William Golding (28) weds analytic chemist Ann Brookfield
1939 Highlights
About September 30, 1939
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
