John Peel

English dj and radio presenter (1939–2004).

Born August 30th, 1939 in Heswall.

Died October 26th, 2004 at 65 years old in Cuzco (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Chandra Bahadur Dangi

Nepali man who was the shortest man in recorded history (1939–2015).

Born November 30th, 1939 in Salyan District.

Died September 4th, 2015 at 75 years old in Pago Pago (pneumonia).

Balu Mahendra

Sri lankan born indian film director.

Born May 20th, 1939 in Batticaloa.

Died February 13th, 2014 at 74 years old in Chennai (heart).

Louise Lasser

American actress.

Born April 11th, 1939 (age 86 years) in New York City.

Amanda Lear

French singer, actress, television presenter.

Born November 18th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Ho Chi Minh City. ^[ref]

Susannah York

English film, stage and television actress (1939-2011).

Born January 9th, 1939 in Chelsea.

Died January 15th, 2011 at 72 years old in Chelsea (multiple myeloma). ^[ref]

Ricky Tomlinson

English actor.

Born September 26th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Bispham.

Russell Means

Oglala lakota activist for the rights of native american people (1939-2012).

Born November 10th, 1939 in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Died October 22nd, 2012 at 72 years old in Porcupine (esophageal cancer). ^[ref]

David Horowitz

Neoconservative activist, writer.

Born January 10th, 1939 in Forest Hills.

Died April 29th, 2025 at 86 years old in Colorado. ^[ref]

Jane Alexander

American actress (born 1939).

Born October 28th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Boston.