What Happened on February 4, 1939

Famous Birthdays

  • Jacques Charlier, Belgian artist and sculptor, born in Liège, Belgium
  • Stan Lundine, American politician (Rep-D-NY, 1976-86, Lieutenant Governor of New York. 1987-94), born in Jamestown, New York

Famous Weddings

Frank Sinatra

American singer Frank Sinatra (23) marries 1st wife Nancy Barbato (21) at Our Lady of Sorrows catholic church in Jersey City, New Jersey; divorce in 1951

Famous Deaths

  • Edward Sapir, American linguist and cultural anthropologist (North American Indian languages), dies at 55
  • Henri Deterding, Dutch oil magnate (Royal Oil, Shell), dies at 72
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights

About February 4, 1939

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius