Louis Andriessen

Dutch composer, pianist and university lecturer.

Born June 6th, 1939 in Utrecht. ^[ref]

Died July 1st, 2021 at 82 years old in Weesp (dementia). ^[ref]

Anthony D. Smith

British academic (1939-2016).

Born September 23rd, 1939 in London.

Died July 19th, 2016 at 76 years old in London.

Czesław Niemen

Polish rock musician (1939-2004).

Born February 16th, 1939 in Staryja Vasiliški.

Died January 17th, 2004 at 64 years old in Warsaw (cancer).

John A. Russo

American film director.

Born February 2nd, 1939 (age 86 years) in United States of America.

Ben Cayetano

American politician.

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

Ian Underwood

American musician.

Born May 22nd, 1939 (age 86 years) in New York City.

Cleve Moler

American mathematician specializing in numerical analysis.

Born August 17th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Salt Lake City.

Ron Hill

English former runner and clothing entrepreneur (1938–2021).

Born September 25th, 1939 in Accrington. ^[ref]

Died May 23rd, 2021 at 81 years old in Tameside. ^[ref]

Jack Lang

French politician.

Born September 2nd, 1939 (age 86 years) in Mirecourt.

Ali Mahdi Muhammad

Somali entrepreneur and politician.

Born January 1st, 1939 in Jowhar.

Died March 10th, 2021 at 82 years old in Nairobi (COVID-19). ^[ref]