Historical Events
Netherlands Recognizes Franco Regime
Netherlands recognizes Francisco Franco's dictatorial regime in Spain
Famous Birthdays
- George Haslam, British avant-garde jazz baritone saxophonist, and tárogató player, born in Preston, Lancashire, England
- Steve Barber, American MLB pitcher (Baltimore Orioles, NY Yankees), born in Takoma Park, Maryland (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Antonio Machado, Spanish poet (Campos de Castilla), dies at 63
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About February 22, 1939
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
