what year was rudolph the red-nosed reindeer written

The story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was first published in a magazine called "The Saturday Evening Post" on December 23, 1939. The story was then adapted into a popular Christmas song by the same name, written by Johnny Marks and performed by Gene Autry. The song became a hit in 1949 and has since become a classic Christmas tune that is enjoyed by people all over the world.