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   In the year 1939 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   On this day in history roy Harris' 3rd Symphony, premieres in Boston   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Feb 27   Belgian government of Pierlot falls in the year 1939.   

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

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 on this day in history.   

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

Mar 02   Eugenio Pacelli chosen as Pope Pius XII in the year 1939.   

Mar 02   In the year 1939 howard Carter, Brit archaeologist/Egyptologist (King Tut), dies at 65   

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

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

Mar 06   On this day in history [Carl L] Ferdinand von Lindemann, German mathematician, dies at 86   

Mar 07   Amadeo Roldan, composer, dies at 38 on this day in history.   

Mar 07   Germany & Italy announced an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis in the year 1939.   

Mar 07   On this day in history glamour magazine begins publishing   

Mar 07   In the year 1939 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   In the year 1939 17 villages damaged by hailstones in Hyderabad India   

Mar 12   On this day in history pope Pius XII crowned in Vatican ceremonies   

Mar 13   The birth of Neil Sedaka, Popular singer/songwriter in the year 1939.   

Mar 13   On this day in history the birth of Terence Brady, Playwright and novelist   

Mar 14   England draw with South Africa at Durban on the 10th day in the year 1939.   

Mar 14   On this day in history nazi Germany dissolves Republic of Czechoslovakia   

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

Jan 03   In the year 1939 birth of bobby Hull, NHL forward (Chicago Blackhawk 1957-72)   

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

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

Jan 04   In the year 1939 birth of jon Appleton, composer   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972)   

Jan 05   Peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher was born in the year 1939.   

Jan 06   Murray Rose, Australian Olympic swimmer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   In the year 1939 death of roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864)   

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 in the year 1939.   

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

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)