Historical Events
- Germany & USSR sign 10-year non-aggression pact
Famous Birthdays
- Ray McLoughlin, Irish rugby union prop (40 caps Ireland, 3 British & Irish Lions; London Irish RFC), born in Ballinasloe, Ireland (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- William Moule, Australian lawyer, politician and cricketer (Australia v England 1880), dies at 81
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About August 24, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
