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What Happened on May 29, 1939

Famous Birthdays

Al Unser (1939-2021)

American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1970-71, 78, 87), born in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Famous Weddings

Menachem Begin

Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin (25) weds Aliza Arnold

Famous Deaths

  • Ursula Ledóchowska, Polish-Austrian Catholic saint and foundress of the Ursulines of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus, dies of a carcinoma at 74
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights

About May 29, 1939

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini