The year was

1939

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    Ali Khamenei

    Cleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026 (1939–2026).

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    Tina Turner

    American-born Swiss singer and songwriter (1939–2023).

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    Margaret Atwood

    Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, environmental activist, pépiniériste and inventor.

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    Seamus Heaney

    Irish poet, playwright, translator, lecturer (1939–2013).

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    Romano Prodi

    Italian politician and economist.

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    Gro Harlem Brundtland

    29th Prime Minister of Norway.

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    Ian McKellen

    British actor.

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    Marvin Gaye

    American R&B and soul singer (1939–1984).

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Worldwide

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    World War II begins

    Germany invaded Poland. The deadliest conflict in human history started.

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    Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind

    Two films released the same year that would define Hollywood's Golden Age.