Page 3: Historical Events In 1939

Feb 21   Belgian govt of Pierlot forms on this day in history.   

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

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

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   On this day in history 1st Anderson bomb shelter in Britain erected in an Islington garden   

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

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

Feb 27   In the year 1939 belgian government of Pierlot falls   

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

Feb 27   In the year 1939 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   The US Supreme Court outlaws sit-down strikes on this day in history.   

Feb 28   Great-Britain recognizes Franco-regime in Spain in the year 1939.   

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   On this day in history japanese Imperial Army ammunition dump exploded at Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, killing 94.   

Mar 02   On this day in history eugenio Pacelli chosen as Pope Pius XII   

Mar 02   Howard Carter, Brit archaeologist/Egyptologist (King Tut), dies at 65 on this day in history.   

Mar 02   Mass Legislature votea to ratify the Bill of Rights; 147 years late on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Mar 07   Amadeo Roldan, composer, dies at 38 in the year 1939.   

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   On this day in history guy Lombardo &Royal Canadians first record "Auld Lang Syne"   

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   17 villages damaged by hailstones in Hyderabad India on this day in history.   

Mar 12   In the year 1939 pope Pius XII crowned in Vatican ceremonies   

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

Mar 14   Nazi Germany dissolves Republic of Czechoslovakia in the year 1939.   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of jim Bakker, televangelist (PTL Club)/rapist (Jessica Hahn)   

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

Jan 03   Nikos Alefantos, Greek football manager was born in the year 1939.   

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

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher   

Jan 06   In the year 1939 birth of murray Rose, Australian Olympic swimmer   

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 in the year 1939.   

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 in the year 1939.   

Jan 10   On this day in history jameson Thomas, actor (Piccadilly, Farmer's Wife), dies at 50   

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