Tzvetan Todorov

Bulgarian historian, philosopher, structuralist literary critic, sociologist and essayist (1939-2017).

Born March 1st, 1939 in Sofia.

Died February 7th, 2017 at 77 years old in Paris, 13th arrondissement of Paris (neurological disorder). ^[ref]

John Gummer

British politician (born 1939).

Born November 26th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Stockport.

Fritjof Capra

American physicist (1939-).

Born February 1st, 1939 (age 87 years) in Vienna.

Takako Shimazu

Japanese former princess; youngest daughter of emperor shōwa and empress kōjun.

Born March 2nd, 1939 (age 87 years) in Tokyo Imperial Palace.

Ruud Lubbers

Dutch politician (1939-2018).

Born May 7th, 1939 in Rotterdam.

Died February 14th, 2018 at 78 years old in Rotterdam. ^[ref]

Beate Klarsfeld

Franco-german journalist, nazi hunter, and historian.

Born February 13th, 1939 (age 87 years) in Berlin. ^[ref]

Ken Blanchard

American business writer.

Born May 6th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Orange.

Peter S. Beagle

American writer.

Born April 20th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Manhattan.

Breyten Breytenbach

South african writer and painter (1939–2024).

Born September 16th, 1939 in Robertson.

Died November 24th, 2024 at 85 years old in 14th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Milva

Italian singer and actress (1939-2021).

Born July 17th, 1939 in Goro.

Died April 23rd, 2021 at 81 years old in Milan (Alzheimer's disease). ^[ref]