Historical Events
- 37.6 cm rainfall at Tuckerton, NJ (state record)
Famous Birthdays
- [Peter] "Ginger" Baker, English drummer (Cream - "Sunshine Of Your Love"; "Toad"; Blind Faith - "Do What You Like"), born in London, England (d. 2019)
Famous Deaths
- Johannes Marinus Meulenhoff, Dutch publisher, dies at 70
1939 Highlights
About August 19, 1939
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
