Famous Birthdays
- Helen Prejean, American writer
- John McCabe, British composer and pianist, born in Liverpool, England (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Herman Finck, British conductor (Palace Theatre (London), 1900-20), theater and light classical composer (In The Shadows), dies at 66
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About April 21, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 85 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus