Historical Events
- Sergei Rachmaninov's last appearance in Europe
Famous Birthdays
- Attila Bozay, Hungarian composer, born in Balatonfűzfő, Hungary (d. 1999)
- Ronnie Dawson, American rockabilly guitarist (Rockabilly Hall of Fame, 1998), born in Dallas, Texas (d. 2003) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Jean Bugatti, Italian automobile designer (b. 1909)
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About August 11, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
