Famous Birthdays
- Sonny Turner, American singer (The Platters, 1959-70 - "With This Ring", The Metrotones), born in Fairmont, West Virginia (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Carl Laemmle, German-born American film producer (Universal Pictures), dies of cardiovascular disease at 72
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About September 24, 1939
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
