Historical Events In 1939

Jul 17   In the year 1939 22nd PGA Championship: Henry Picard at Pomonok CC Flushing NY   

Jul 17   Spencer Davis, Wales, vocalist (Spencer Davis Group-Gimme Some Lovin) on this day in history.   

Jul 18   On this day in history witold Maliszewski, composer, dies at 65   

Jul 19   1st use of fiberglass sutures, R P Scholz, St Louis, Mo on this day in history.   

Jul 19   On this day in history the first use of fiberglass sutures, R.P. Scholz, St Louis, Mo   

Jul 19   In the year 1939 tom Hayward, cricketer (35 Tests for England, 1999 runs), dies   

Jul 20   On this day in history joseph Mendes da Costa, sculptor, dies   

Jul 21   John Negroponte, 1st United States Director of National Intelligence on this day in history.   

Jul 22   In the year 1939 1st black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC)   

Jul 22   Terence Stamp, England, actor (Collector, Alien Nations) on this day in history.   

Jul 22   On this day in history the first black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC)   

Jul 25   On this day in history 5th & last Dutch govt of Colijn, forms   

Jul 26   Yankee catcher Bill Dickey hits 3 consecutive HRs in the year 1939.   

Jul 28   5th Dutch govt of Colijn falls on this day in history.   

Jul 28   In the year 1939 clem Cattini, rock drummer (Tornados London)   

Jul 28   William J Mayo, US surgeon/co-founder Mayo Clinic, dies at 78 in the year 1939.   

Jul 30   Belgium Sylvere Maes wins 33rd Tour de France on this day in history.   

Jul 30   Eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women) on this day in history.   

Aug 01   In the year 1939 hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers   

Aug 02   In the year 1939 hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers   

Aug 03   Eugust Enna, composer, dies at 80 on this day in history.   

Aug 03   Jean Genets "Ondine," premieres in Paris on this day in history.   

Aug 04   Frankie Ford, [Frank Guzzo], Gretna La, rock vocalist (Sea Cruise) on this day in history.   

Aug 05   Irene, Princess of Netherlands on this day in history.   

Aug 06   On this day in history 1st broadcast of "Dinah Shore Show" on NBC-radio   

Aug 07   On this day in history verna Bloom, Lynn MA, actress (After Hours, Badge 373)   

Aug 10   On this day in history 2nd Dutch De Geer govt forms (1st with Social Democrats)   

Aug 11   In the year 1939 sergei Rachmaninovs last appearance in Europe   

Aug 12   In the year 1939 the birth of George Hamilton, American film actor   

Aug 13   On this day in history sabotage suspected in crash of the 'City of San Francisco' which fell into the Humboldt River killing 24. (Elko, Nevada)   

Aug 13   In the year 1939 yankees set AL shutout margin with 21-0 victory over A's   

Aug 14   1st night games at Comiskey Park (White Sox 5, Browns 2) in the year 1939.   

Aug 15   In the year 1939 "Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood   

Aug 15   "Wizard of Oz" premiers at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood in the year 1939.   

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Jan 02   Jim Bakker, televangelist (PTL Club)/rapist (Jessica Hahn) was born in the year 1939.   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of bobby Hull, NHL forward (Chicago Blackhawk 1957-72)   

Jan 03   Nikos Alefantos, Greek football manager was born in the year 1939.   

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

Jan 04   In the year 1939 birth of jon Appleton, composer   

Jan 05   In the year 1939 birth of bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972)   

Jan 05   In the year 1939 birth of peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher   

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of murray Rose, Australian Olympic swimmer   

Jan 02   Roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864) died in the year 1939.   

Jan 05   Amelia Earhart, American aviator declared dead after disappearance in 1937. (b. 1897) died in the year 1939.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 10   On this day in history jameson Thomas, actor (Piccadilly, Farmer's Wife), dies at 50   

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.