Historical Events In 1939

Jul 17   22nd PGA Championship: Henry Picard at Pomonok CC Flushing NY on this day in history.  

Jul 17   In the year 1939 spencer Davis, Wales, vocalist (Spencer Davis Group-Gimme Some Lovin)  

Jul 18   Witold Maliszewski, composer, dies at 65 in the year 1939.  

Jul 19   In the year 1939 1st use of fiberglass sutures, R P Scholz, St Louis, Mo  

Jul 19   The first use of fiberglass sutures, R.P. Scholz, St Louis, Mo in the year 1939.  

Jul 19   Tom Hayward, cricketer (35 Tests for England, 1999 runs), dies on this day in history.  

Jul 20   Joseph Mendes da Costa, sculptor, dies on this day in history.  

Jul 21   John Negroponte, 1st United States Director of National Intelligence in the year 1939.  

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

Jul 22   In the year 1939 terence Stamp, England, actor (Collector, Alien Nations)  

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

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

Jul 26   Yankee catcher Bill Dickey hits 3 consecutive HRs on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1939 william J Mayo, US surgeon/co-founder Mayo Clinic, dies at 78  

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

Jul 30   On this day in history eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women)  

Aug 01   Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers in the year 1939.  

Aug 02   On this day in history hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers  

Aug 03   On this day in history eugust Enna, composer, dies at 80  

Aug 03   On this day in history jean Genets "Ondine," premieres in Paris  

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

Aug 05   In the year 1939 irene, Princess of Netherlands  

Aug 06   In the year 1939 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   In the year 1939 2nd Dutch De Geer govt forms (1st with Social Democrats)  

Aug 11   Sergei Rachmaninovs last appearance in Europe in the year 1939.  

Aug 12   On this day in history the birth of George Hamilton, American film actor  

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

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

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

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 on this day in history.  

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Jan 02   Jim Bakker, televangelist (PTL Club)/rapist (Jessica Hahn) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 03   Bobby Hull, NHL forward (Chicago Blackhawk 1957-72) was born in the year 1939.  

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of nikos Alefantos, Greek football manager  

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

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

Jan 05   Bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972) was born in the year 1939.  

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

Jan 05   Amelia Earhart, American aviator declared dead after disappearance in 1937. (b. 1897) died on this day in history.  

Jan 06   Albert Ward, cricketer (England batsman in 7 Tests 1893-95), dies in the year 1939.  

Jan 09   In the year 1939 johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72  

Jan 10   In the year 1939 jameson Thomas, actor (Piccadilly, Farmer's Wife), dies at 50  

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

Jan 16   In the year 1939 death of albert Fish, mass murderer, executed  

Jan 19   Cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898) died in the year 1939.