1939
Bernd Hoss, German footballer and manager (died 2016)
Bernd Hoss was a German football manager.
Bernd Hoss, German footballer and manager (died 2016)
The 1930s
Explore 2180 historical events from 1930–1939.
1939
John MacArthur, American minister and theologian (died 2025)
John Fullerton MacArthur Jr. was an American Calvinistic Baptist pastor, theologian, author, and broadcaster. He was the founder of Grace to You, a nationally syndicated radio and …
John MacArthur, American minister and theologian (died 2025)
1939
Ramakant Desai, Indian cricketer (died 1998)
Ramakant Bhikaji Desai was an Indian cricketer who represented India in Test cricket as a fast bowler from 1959 to 1968.
Ramakant Desai, Indian cricketer (died 1998)
1939
Budge Rogers, English rugby player and manager
Derek Prior "Budge" Rogers OBE, born in Bedford on 20 June 1939 and educated at Bedford School, is a former rugby union player who captained Bedford and played at international l…
Budge Rogers, English rugby player and manager
1939
Don Matthews, American-Canadian football player and coach (died 2017)
Donald J. Matthews, a.k.a. "the Don", was a head coach of several professional football teams, mostly in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He won 231 games in the CFL, the second…
Don Matthews, American-Canadian football player and coach (died 2017)
1939
Ed Paschke, Polish-American painter and academic (died 2004)
Edward Francis Paschke was an American painter. His childhood interest in animation and cartoons, as well as his father's creativity in wood carving and construction, led him towar…
Ed Paschke, Polish-American painter and academic (died 2004)
1939
Scott Burton, American sculptor (died 1989)
Walter Scott Burton III was an American artist and writer who primarily worked in sculpture and performance art. He was best known for his large-scale furniture sculptures in mater…
Scott Burton, American sculptor (died 1989)
1939
Brigitte Fontaine, French singer
Brigitte Fontaine is a French singer of avant-garde music. She has employed numerous unusual musical styles, melding rock and roll, folk, jazz, electronica, spoken word poetry, and…
Brigitte Fontaine, French singer
1939
Judy Olson Duhamel, American politician and educator
Judy Olson Duhamel is an American politician and educator. She served in the South Dakota State Senate representing Pennington County from 1988 to 1992 and later served as chair of…
Judy Olson Duhamel, American politician and educator
1939
Allen Fox, American tennis player and coach
Allen E. Fox is an American former tennis player in the 1960s and 1970s who went on to be a college coach and author. He was ranked as high as U.S. No. 4 in 1962, and was in the to…
Allen Fox, American tennis player and coach
1939
Chuck Robb, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 64th Governor of Virginia
Charles Spittal Robb is an American former U.S. Marine Corps officer and politician who served as the 64th governor of Virginia from 1982 to 1986 and a United States senator repres…
Chuck Robb, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 64th Governor of Virginia
1939
Zainuddin Maidin, Malaysian politician (died 2018)
Zainuddin bin Maidin was a Malaysian politician and the former Information Minister in the Malaysian cabinet representing United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) in the Barisan …
Zainuddin Maidin, Malaysian politician (died 2018)
1939
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Rahul Dev Burman was an Indian music director and singer, who is considered to be one of the greatest and most successful music directors of the Hindi film music industry. From the…
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Neil Hawke, Australian cricketer and footballer (died 2000)
Neil James Napier Hawke was an Australian Test cricketer and leading Australian rules footballer.
Neil Hawke, Australian cricketer and footballer (died 2000)
1939
Brereton C
Brereton Chandler Jones was an American politician from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. From 1991 to 1995, he was the state's 58th governor, and had served from 1987 to 1991 as the 5…
Brereton C
1939
Klaus Schmiegel, German chemist
Klaus Schmiegel, is a German chemist best known for his work in organic chemistry, which led to the invention of Prozac, a widely used antidepressant.
Klaus Schmiegel, German chemist
1939
Alan Connolly, Australian cricketer
Alan Norman Connolly is a former Australian cricketer who played in 29 Tests and one ODI from 1963 to 1971. He played first-class cricket for Victoria and Middlesex from 1959 to 19…
Alan Connolly, Australian cricketer
1939
Amarildo Tavares da Silveira, Brazilian footballer and coach
Amarildo Tavares da Silveira, also known as Amarildo, is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as a striker. He is the only living player who participated in the 1962 World Cup…
Amarildo Tavares da Silveira, Brazilian footballer and coach
1939
Tony Hatch, English pianist, composer, and producer
Anthony Peter Hatch is an English composer for musical theatre and television. He is also a songwriter, pianist, arranger and producer.
Tony Hatch, English pianist, composer, and producer
1939
Barry Hines, English author and screenwriter (died 2016)
Melvin Barry Hines, FRSL was an English author, playwright and screenwriter. His novels and screenplays explore the political and economic struggles of working-class Northern Engla…
Barry Hines, English author and screenwriter (died 2016)
1939
José Emilio Pacheco, Mexican poet and author (died 2014)
José Emilio Pacheco Berny was a Mexican poet, essayist, novelist and short story writer. He is regarded as one of the major Mexican poets of the second half of the 20th century. Th…
José Emilio Pacheco, Mexican poet and author (died 2014)
1939
Karen Black, American actress (died 2013)
Karen Blanche Black was an American actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter. She rose to prominence for her work in studio and independent films in the 1970s, frequently port…
Karen Black, American actress (died 2013)
1939
Delaney Bramlett, American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer (died 2008)
Delaine Alvin "Delaney" Bramlett was an American singer and guitarist. He was best known for his musical partnership with his wife Bonnie Bramlett in the band Delaney & Bonnie and …
Delaney Bramlett, American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer (died 2008)
1939
Mike Castle, American politician, 69th Governor of Delaware (died 2025)
Michael Newbold Castle was an American politician and lawyer who served as the U.S. representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district from 1993 to 2011. A member of the…
Mike Castle, American politician, 69th Governor of Delaware (died 2025)