Historical Events In 1939

Feb 21   Belgian govt of Pierlot forms in the year 1939.  

Feb 22   On this day in history netherlands recognizes Franco-regime in Spain  

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

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

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

Feb 25   In the year 1939 1st Anderson bomb shelter in Britain erected in an Islington garden  

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

Feb 25   The first 'Anderson' air raid shelters are erected, in London on this day in history.  

Feb 27   Belgian government of Pierlot falls on this day in history.  

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

Feb 27   English Spook house Borley Rectory destroyed in a fire on this day in history.  

Feb 27   Nadezjda K Krupskaya, Russian revolutionary/wife of Lenin, dies at 70 in the year 1939.  

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

Feb 28   Great-Britain recognizes Franco-regime in Spain on this day in history.  

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

Mar 01   Clarence Decatur C. D. Howe 1886-1960 opens first Trans Canada Air Lines transcontinental passenger service from Montreal to Vancouver on this day in history.  

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   On this day in history howard Carter, Brit archaeologist/Egyptologist (King Tut), dies at 65  

Mar 02   Mass Legislature votea to ratify the Bill of Rights; 147 years late in the year 1939.  

Mar 02   On this day in history roman Catholic Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli is elected Pope, taking the name Pius XII.  

Mar 06   On this day in history [Carl L] Ferdinand von Lindemann, German mathematician, dies at 86  

Mar 07   On this day in history amadeo Roldan, composer, dies at 38  

Mar 07   Germany & Italy announced an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis in the year 1939.  

Mar 07   Glamour magazine begins publishing in the year 1939.  

Mar 07   Guy Lombardo &Royal Canadians first record "Auld Lang Syne" on this day in history.  

Mar 07   In the year 1939 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   17 villages damaged by hailstones in Hyderabad India on this day in history.  

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

Mar 13   The birth of Neil Sedaka, Popular singer/songwriter in the year 1939.  

Mar 13   The birth of Terence Brady, Playwright and novelist in the year 1939.  

Mar 14   In the year 1939 england draw with South Africa at Durban on the 10th day  

Mar 14   In the year 1939 nazi Germany dissolves Republic of Czechoslovakia  

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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   In the year 1939 birth of nikos Alefantos, Greek football manager  

Jan 03   Janice Crosio, Australian politician was born in the year 1939.  

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

Jan 05   Bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 05   Peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher was born on this day in history.  

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

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   Albert Ward, cricketer (England batsman in 7 Tests 1893-95), dies in the year 1939.  

Jan 09   On this day in history johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72  

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 on this day in history.  

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

Jan 19   On this day in history death of cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898)