Historical Events
- KNVB celebrates 50th anniversary
Green Bay Packers vs. NY Giants
National Football League Championship, Dairy Bowl, West Allis, Wisconsin: Green Bay Packers beat New York Giants, 27-0; Packers 5th title
Famous Birthdays
- Barry Cunliffe, English archaeologist and university professor, born in Portsmouth, England
Famous Deaths
- Wilhelm Grosz, Austrian pianist, conductor, classical composer (Afrika Songs), and popular songwriter ("Red Sails in the Sunset"; "Isle of Capri"), dies at 45 [1]
1939 Highlights
About December 10, 1939
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius