What Happened This Year 1939

Born in 1939

Andrew Peacock

Australian politician and leader
Born
1939 86 years ago
Died
April 16th, 2021 4 years ago — 82 years old

A prominent Australian politician, served as a member of the Liberal Party. Held significant positions including Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Opposition. Represented the Division of Flinders in the House of Representatives from 1966 to 1983 and again from 1990 to 1994. Played a key role in Australian politics throughout the late 20th century, contributing to various policy discussions and party strategies.

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Chögyam Trungpa

Tibetan guru and founder of Shambhala
Born
1939 86 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1987 38 years ago — 48 years old

A prominent figure in Buddhism, established a lineage of Tibetan teachings in the West. Founded the Naropa Institute in Colorado, a Buddhist-inspired university that emphasizes contemplative education. Authored several influential books on Buddhism and meditation, contributing to the spread of Tibetan Buddhism outside Asia. Introduced the concept of Shambhala, which emphasizes the importance of creating a compassionate society. His teachings integrated Western philosophy and psychology with traditional Buddhist practices.

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