What Happened on January 28, 1939

Historical Events

Bromwich Defeats Quist

Australian Championships Men's Tennis: Australian John Bromwich wins his 1st Australian title; beats doubles partner Adrian Quist 6-4, 6-1, 6-3

  • Australian Championships Women's Tennis: In an all-Australian final Emily Hood Westacott beats Nell Hall Hopman 6-1, 6-2 for her only Grand Slam singles title

Famous Birthdays

  • John M Fabian, Goosecreek Tx, Col USAF/astronaut (STS 7, STS 51G)

Famous Deaths

  • W. B. Yeats, Irish poet (Wild Swans at Coole-Nobel 1923), dies at 73
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights

About January 28, 1939

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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