Historical Events
US Neutrality
FDR declares US neutrality at start of WW II in Europe
International Lawn Tennis Challenge
International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Haverford, PA: John Bromwich beats American Frank Parker 6-0, 6-3, 6-1 to give Australia the title, 3-2
J. B. M. Hertzog Resigns
J. B. M. Hertzog resigns as South African Prime Minister after losing a vote in parliament on neutrality in WWII
Where She Goes, We Go
New Zealand Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage declares New Zealand's support for Britain in the war with Germany; Savage famously told the nation 'where she goes, we go. Where she stands, we stand'
Famous Birthdays
- Claudette Colvin, American civil rights activist arrested at 15 for refusing to give her seat on a bus to a white woman (nine months before Rosa Parks), born in Montgomery, Alabama [1]
- Clay Regazzoni, Swiss Formula One driver, born in Mendrisio, Switzerland (d. 2006)
- Donna Anderson [Knaflich], American actress (On the Beach), born in Gunnison, Gunnison County Colorado
- George Lazenby, Australian actor (OHMSS-James Bond), born in Goulburn, Australia
- John Stewart, American singer (Kingston Trio, 1961-67), and songwriter ("Daydream Believer"), born in San Diego, California (d. 2008)
- William Devane, American actor (Family Plot, Missles of October), born in Albany, New York
Famous Deaths
- Cornelis J "Cor" van Ast, Dutch actor and director (Ghost Hotel, Two Boys), dies at 67
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About September 5, 1939
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
