Wes Craven

American film director, screenwriter, and producer (1939-2015).

Born August 2nd, 1939 in Cleveland.

Died August 30th, 2015 at 76 years old in Los Angeles (brain cancer). ^[ref]

Dusty Springfield

British pop singer (1939–1999).

Born April 16th, 1939 in London. ^[ref]

Died March 2nd, 1999 at 59 years old in Henley-on-Thames (breast cancer). ^[ref]

R. Budd Dwyer

American politician noted for his public suicide at a news conference (1939-1987).

Born November 21st, 1939 in St. Charles.

Died January 22nd, 1987 at 47 years old in Harrisburg (ballistic trauma).

Andrew Parker Bowles

British army officer; first husband of camilla, duchess of cornwall.

Born December 27th, 1939 (age 85 years) in Surrey.

Robert Hansen

American serial killer (1939-2014).

Born February 15th, 1939 in Estherville.

Died August 21st, 2014 at 75 years old in Alaska Regional Hospital (disease). ^[ref]

John Amos

American actor (1939–2024).

Born December 27th, 1939 in Newark.

Died August 21st, 2024 at 84 years old in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

George Hamilton

American film and television actor.

Born August 12th, 1939 (age 85 years) in Memphis.

Tom Hayden

American social and political activist, author, and politician (1939–2016).

Born December 11th, 1939 in Detroit.

Died October 23rd, 2016 at 76 years old in Santa Monica (stroke).

Dean Corll

American serial killer (1939-1973).

Born December 24th, 1939 in Fort Wayne.

Died August 8th, 1973 at 33 years old in Pasadena (ballistic trauma, exsanguination).

Subramanian Swamy

Indian politician.

Born September 15th, 1939 (age 85 years) in Mylapore.