Historical Events
- Russian air & ground attack against Finnish positions near Summa
Famous Deaths
- Eric Fogg, English composer, dies under a train at 36
- Karl Wagenfeld, Low German writer (Lucifer, Death & Devil), dies at 70
- Willem Benoy, Flemish actor and director (The White), dies at 57
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About December 19, 1939
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 4 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius