Famous Birthdays
- Joe Pitts, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania), born in Lexington, Kentucky
Famous Deaths
- Eleanor Rigby, a real person whose name may have suggested the title to The Beatles song (b. 1895)
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About October 10, 1939
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra