Historical Events In 1939

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

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

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

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

Jul 19   In the year 1939 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   Joseph Mendes da Costa, sculptor, dies on this day in history.  

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) in the year 1939.  

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

Jul 25   5th & last Dutch govt of Colijn, forms in the year 1939.  

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

Jul 28   5th Dutch govt of Colijn falls in the year 1939.  

Jul 28   Clem Cattini, rock drummer (Tornados London) in the year 1939.  

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 in the year 1939.  

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   Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers on this day in history.  

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

Aug 03   Jean Genets "Ondine," premieres in Paris in the year 1939.  

Aug 04   In the year 1939 frankie Ford, [Frank Guzzo], Gretna La, rock vocalist (Sea Cruise)  

Aug 05   Irene, Princess of Netherlands in the year 1939.  

Aug 06   1st broadcast of "Dinah Shore Show" on NBC-radio in the year 1939.  

Aug 07   Verna Bloom, Lynn MA, actress (After Hours, Badge 373) in the year 1939.  

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   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   Yankees set AL shutout margin with 21-0 victory over A's on this day in history.  

Aug 14   On this day in history 1st night games at Comiskey Park (White Sox 5, Browns 2)  

Aug 15   On this day in history "Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood  

Aug 15   On this day in history "Wizard of Oz" premiers at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood  

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

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   Jon Appleton, composer was born in the year 1939.  

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   On this day in history 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   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   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   On this day in history death of albert Fish, mass murderer, executed  

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