1939 in Literature - Events

Events

  • Frank Herbert lies about his age to get his first job as a local newspaper reporter.
  • Jean-Paul Sartre is drafted into the French Army.
  • Robert A. Heinlein's first published short story appears in Astounding Magazine.
  • Captain Marvel makes his first appearance, in Whiz Comics #2 (cover date February 1940).

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