Historical Events
Gone With The Wind
"Gone With The Wind", drama film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, premieres in Atlanta (Best Picture 1940, inflation not adjusted highest-grossing film of all time)
- 1st commercial manufacture of nylon yarn in Seaford, Delaware
Famous Birthdays
- Cindy Birdsong, American rock vocalist (Patti LaBelle & Blue Belles, 1963-67; The Supremes, 1967-76), born in Camden, New Jersey
- Dave Clark, British rock drummer, singer-songwriter, and producer (Dave Clark Five - "Glad All Over"), born in Tottenham, Middlesex, England [1]
- Nicolaus A. Huber, German composer, born in Passau, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Tom McKibbin, Australian cricket spin bowler (5 Tests, 17 wickets; NSW CA), dies at 69
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About December 15, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
