What happened on 12 October 1939?

Discover what happened on 12 October 1939 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Eusébio Paulo de Oliveira
  • Riccardo Bollati (Italian politician and diplomat (1858-1939))
  • László Szapáry ((1864-1939) politician)
  • Thora Kulle (Swedish textile artist (1849–1939))
  • William Durrand, Jr. (Canadian flying ace (1885–1939))
  • Llorenç Brunet i Forroll (Spanish cartoonist (1872-1939))
  • Ifigênio Sales (Brazilian politician)
  • José Benito Pardo y Rodríguez (Spanish lawyer (1867-1939))
  • Armand Elbert (French journalist)
  • Thora Kulle (Swedish textile artist (1849–1939))
  • William Durrand, Jr. (Canadian flying ace (1885–1939))
  • Llorenç Brunet i Forroll (Spanish cartoonist (1872-1939))
  • Ifigênio Sales (Brazilian politician)
  • José Benito Pardo y Rodríguez (Spanish lawyer (1867-1939))
  • Eusébio Paulo de Oliveira
  • Riccardo Bollati (Italian politician and diplomat (1858-1939))
  • László Szapáry ((1864-1939) politician)