Junko Tabei

Japanese mountain climber (1939-2016).

Born September 22nd, 1939 in Miharu.

Died October 20th, 2016 at 77 years old in Kawagoe (stomach cancer). ^[ref]

R. C. Sproul

American theologian and pastor (1939–2017).

Born February 13th, 1939 in Pittsburgh.

Died December 14th, 2017 at 78 years old in Altamonte Springs (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). ^[ref]

Bernie Casey

American actor and professional football player (1939–2017).

Born June 8th, 1939 in Wyco.

Died September 19th, 2017 at 78 years old in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

John H. Sununu

American politician, 75th governor of new hampshire.

Born July 2nd, 1939 (age 86 years) in Havana.

Laurent-Désiré Kabila

Former president of the democratic republic of the congo (1939-2001).

Born November 27th, 1939 in Likasi, Moba.

Died January 16th, 2001 at 61 years old in Kinshasa (gunshot wound).

Ron Rifkin

American actor.

Born October 31st, 1939 (age 86 years) in New York City.

Dick Scobee

American astronaut.

Born May 19th, 1939 in Cle Elum.

Died January 28th, 1986 at 46 years old in Cape Canaveral (Space Shuttle Challenger disaster).

Kathryn Joosten

American actress (1939-2012).

Born December 20th, 1939 in Chicago.

Died June 2nd, 2012 at 72 years old in Westlake Village (lung cancer). ^[ref]

David Birney

American actor.

Born April 23rd, 1939 in Washington, D.C.. ^[ref]

Died April 27th, 2022 at 83 years old in Santa Monica. ^[ref]

John F. MacArthur

American baptist pastor and theologian (1939–2025).

Born June 19th, 1939 in Los Angeles.

Died July 14th, 2025 at 86 years old in Santa Clarita. ^[ref]