Famous Birthdays
- Greg Davis, Australian rugby union flanker (39 Tests, 16 as captain; NSW, Drummoyne DRFC), born in Matamata, New Zealand (d. 1979)
- Irv Cross, American football cornerback (Pro Bowl 1964, 65; Philadelphia Eagles) and broadcaster (CBS), born in Hammond, Indiana (d. 2021)
- James McGee, British pathologist and professor (Morbid Anatomy at Oxford), born in Mossend, Lanarkshire, Scotland
- James Victor, Dominican-American actor (Boulevard Night, Streets of LA), born in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Alexandre Stellio [Fructueux], Martinican biguine clarinetist, composer, and bandleader, dies at 54
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About July 27, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 84 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
