What Happened on September 25, 1939

Historical Events

  • Andorra and Germany sign a treaty ending World War I, as Versailles Peace Treaty forgot to include Andorra
  • German Luftwaffe strikes Warsaw with (fire)bombs

Famous Birthdays

  • "Sweet Joe" Russell, American a cappella singer (The Persuasions - "Slip Sliding Away"), born in Henderson, North Carolina (d. 2012)
  • David S. Mann, American Democratic politician (Rep-D-Ohio, Mayor of Cincinnati), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Feroz Khan, Indian actor, producer and director (known as Clint Eastwood of Bollywood), born in Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India (d. 2009)
  • Leon Brittan, British politician, Home Secretary and member of the European Commission, born in London (d. 2015)

About September 25, 1939

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra