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In the year 1939

1,125 Notable birthdays

Clive James

Australian writer, critic, and broadcaster (1939–2019).

Born October 7th, 1939 in Kogarah.

Died November 24th, 2019 at 80 years old in Cambridge (leukemia). [ref]

Lee Trevino

American golfer.

Born December 1st, 1939 (age 85 years) in Dallas.

Wendy Carlos

American composer and electronic musician.

Born November 14th, 1939 (age 85 years) in Pawtucket.

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).

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]

Joe Clark

16th prime minister of canada.

Born June 5th, 1939 (age 86 years) in High River.

David Horowitz

Neoconservative activist, writer.

Born January 10th, 1939 in Forest Hills.

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

Timothy Carlton

British actor.

Born October 4th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Reading.

Russell Means

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

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

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

Louise Lasser

American actress.

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

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