Historical Events
- John Cobb (Britain) drives 365.85 MPH (593.48 KPH) at Bonneville Flats
Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agree to the Molotov-Ribbentrop non-aggression pact and secretly divide Poland between themselves, setting the stage for World War II
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Wardle, British Member of Parliament for Bexhill and Battle
- Ronnie A. Casseres, minister of Dutch Antilles, born in Curaçao
Famous Deaths
- Sidney Coe Howard, American playwright (Silver Cord, Pulitzer 1925), dies at 48
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About August 23, 1939
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
