What Happened on December 10, 1939

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
Born in 1939

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