Famous Birthdays
- Ray Elliott, Irish rock and jazz saxophonist, flutist, and keyboard player (Them), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Matthias Sindelar, Austria soccer star, dies under mysterious circumstances at 35
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About January 23, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
