Historical Events In 1939

Feb 21   On this day in history belgian govt of Pierlot forms   

Feb 22   Netherlands recognizes Franco-regime in Spain on this day in history.   

Feb 23   Lou Thesz beats E Marshall in St Louis, to become wrestling champ in the year 1939.   

Feb 23   Lou Thesz beats E Marshall in St Louis, to become wrestling champion on this day in history.   

Feb 24   Roy Harris' 3rd Symphony, premieres in Boston on this day in history.   

Feb 25   On this day in history 1st Anderson bomb shelter in Britain erected in an Islington garden   

Feb 25   In the year 1939 first Anderson bomb shelter in Britain erected in an Islington garden   

Feb 25   On this day in history the first 'Anderson' air raid shelters are erected, in London   

Feb 27   On this day in history belgian government of Pierlot falls   

Feb 27   Belgian govt of Pierlot falls in the year 1939.   

Feb 27   In the year 1939 english Spook house Borley Rectory destroyed in a fire   

Feb 27   On this day in history nadezjda K Krupskaya, Russian revolutionary/wife of Lenin, dies at 70   

Feb 27   On this day in history the US Supreme Court outlaws sit-down strikes.   

Feb 28   Great-Britain recognizes Franco-regime in Spain in the year 1939.   

Feb 28   In the year 1939 the birth of Tommy Tune, Tony Award-winning dancer and actor   

Mar 01   Clarence Decatur C. D. Howe 1886-1960 opens first Trans Canada Air Lines transcontinental passenger service from Montreal to Vancouver in the year 1939.   

Mar 01   On this day in history japanese Imperial Army ammunition dump exploded at Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, killing 94.   

Mar 02   Eugenio Pacelli chosen as Pope Pius XII in the year 1939.   

Mar 02   Howard Carter, Brit archaeologist/Egyptologist (King Tut), dies at 65 in the year 1939.   

Mar 02   On this day in history mass Legislature votea to ratify the Bill of Rights; 147 years late   

Mar 02   In the year 1939 roman Catholic Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli is elected Pope, taking the name Pius XII.   

Mar 06   In the year 1939 [Carl L] Ferdinand von Lindemann, German mathematician, dies at 86   

Mar 07   Amadeo Roldan, composer, dies at 38 in the year 1939.   

Mar 07   In the year 1939 germany & Italy announced an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis   

Mar 07   On this day in history glamour magazine begins publishing   

Mar 07   On this day in history guy Lombardo &Royal Canadians first record "Auld Lang Syne"   

Mar 07   On this day in history guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians record their signature tune, Auld Lang Syne, for Decca Records; Lombardo born in London, Ontario.   

Mar 08   On this day in history lenore Coffee & William Joyce Cowan's "Family Portrait," premieres   

Mar 10   On this day in history 17 villages damaged by hailstones in Hyderabad India   

Mar 12   Pope Pius XII crowned in Vatican ceremonies on this day in history.   

Mar 13   The birth of Neil Sedaka, Popular singer/songwriter on this day in history.   

Mar 13   On this day in history the birth of Terence Brady, Playwright and novelist   

Mar 14   On this day in history england draw with South Africa at Durban on the 10th day   

Mar 14   Nazi Germany dissolves Republic of Czechoslovakia on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of jim Bakker, televangelist (PTL Club)/rapist (Jessica Hahn)   

Jan 03   In the year 1939 birth of bobby Hull, NHL forward (Chicago Blackhawk 1957-72)   

Jan 03   Nikos Alefantos, Greek football manager was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Janice Crosio, Australian politician was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of jon Appleton, composer   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972)   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher   

Jan 06   Murray Rose, Australian Olympic swimmer was born in the year 1939.   

Jan 02   In the year 1939 death of roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864)   

Jan 05   On this day in history death of amelia Earhart, American aviator declared dead after disappearance in 1937. (b. 1897)   

Jan 06   On this day in history albert Ward, cricketer (England batsman in 7 Tests 1893-95), dies   

Jan 09   Johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72 in the year 1939.   

Jan 10   Jameson Thomas, actor (Piccadilly, Farmer's Wife), dies at 50 on this day in history.   

Jan 13   Jacob Ruppert, CEO (NY Yankees, 1915-39), dies in the year 1939.   

Jan 16   Albert Fish, mass murderer, executed died on this day in history.   

Jan 19   Cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898) died on this day in history.