Historical Events, Birthdays and Deaths in 1939

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What Happened This Year 1939

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Born in 1939

Jim Beauchamp

Baseball player and coach in MLB

Born

1939 86 years ago

Died

December 25th, 2007 17 years ago — 68 years old

Played as a catcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1961 to 1970. Teams included the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and Atlanta Braves. Transitioned into a coaching role after retirement, contributing to various teams in the MLB. Served in the coaching staff for the Mets and the Houston Astros, aiding in player development and strategy.

Peter Glotz

Czech-German academic and politician

Born

1939 86 years ago

Died

August 25th, 2005 20 years ago — 66 years old

An academic and politician, served as a notable member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. Contributed to the development of educational and cultural policies. Held the position of a member of the Bundestag from 1994 until 2002. Engaged in various significant debates surrounding public education and social issues. Worked to influence policy-making and reform within the German educational system.