Historical Events In 1939

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

Feb 22   Netherlands recognizes Franco-regime in Spain in the year 1939.  

Feb 23   On this day in history lou Thesz beats E Marshall in St Louis, to become wrestling champ  

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

Feb 24   In the year 1939 roy Harris' 3rd Symphony, premieres in Boston  

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

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

Feb 25   In the year 1939 the first 'Anderson' air raid shelters are erected, in London  

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 in the year 1939.  

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   In the year 1939 great-Britain recognizes Franco-regime in Spain  

Feb 28   The birth of Tommy Tune, Tony Award-winning dancer and actor on this day in history.  

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

Mar 01   Japanese Imperial Army ammunition dump exploded at Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, killing 94 in the year 1939.  

Mar 02   Eugenio Pacelli chosen as Pope Pius XII on this day in history.  

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

Mar 02   In the year 1939 mass Legislature votea to ratify the Bill of Rights; 147 years late  

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

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

Mar 07   In the year 1939 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   Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians record their signature tune, Auld Lang Syne, for Decca Records; Lombardo born in London, Ontario in the year 1939.  

Mar 08   Lenore Coffee & William Joyce Cowan's "Family Portrait," premieres on this day in history.  

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   The birth of Terence Brady, Playwright and novelist on this day in history.  

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

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

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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   On this day in history birth of janice Crosio, Australian politician  

Jan 04   On this day in history 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   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   Roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864) died in the year 1939.  

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

Jan 06   Albert Ward, cricketer (England batsman in 7 Tests 1893-95), dies on this day in history.  

Jan 09   Johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72 on this day in history.  

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

Jan 13   In the year 1939 jacob Ruppert, CEO (NY Yankees, 1915-39), dies  

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

Jan 19   In the year 1939 death of cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898)