Page 3: 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   Lou Thesz beats E Marshall in St Louis, to become wrestling champ in the year 1939.   

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

Feb 24   Roy Harris' 3rd Symphony, premieres in Boston in the year 1939.   

Feb 25   On this day in history 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   On this day in history the first 'Anderson' air raid shelters are erected, in London   

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

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

Feb 27   On this day in history english Spook house Borley Rectory destroyed in a fire   

Feb 27   In the year 1939 nadezjda K Krupskaya, Russian revolutionary/wife of Lenin, dies at 70   

Feb 27   In the year 1939 the US Supreme Court outlaws sit-down strikes.   

Feb 28   In the year 1939 great-Britain recognizes Franco-regime in Spain   

Feb 28   On this day in history the birth of Tommy Tune, Tony Award-winning dancer and actor   

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   In the year 1939 japanese Imperial Army ammunition dump exploded at Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, killing 94.   

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

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

Mar 07   In the year 1939 germany & Italy announced an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis   

Mar 07   Glamour magazine begins publishing on this day in history.   

Mar 07   Guy Lombardo &Royal Canadians first record "Auld Lang Syne" in the year 1939.   

Mar 07   Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians record their signature tune, Auld Lang Syne, for Decca Records; Lombardo born in London, Ontario on this day in history.   

Mar 08   On this day in history lenore Coffee & William Joyce Cowan's "Family Portrait," premieres   

Mar 10   On this day in history 17 villages damaged by hailstones in Hyderabad India   

Mar 12   Pope Pius XII crowned in Vatican ceremonies in the year 1939.   

Mar 13   On this day in history the birth of Neil Sedaka, Popular singer/songwriter   

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

Jan 03   In the year 1939 birth of nikos Alefantos, Greek football manager   

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

Jan 04   Jon Appleton, composer was born on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 13   On this day in history jacob Ruppert, CEO (NY Yankees, 1915-39), dies   

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)