Page 3: Historical Events In 1939

Feb 21   On this day in history belgian govt of Pierlot forms   

Feb 22   In the year 1939 netherlands recognizes Franco-regime in Spain   

Feb 23   On this day in history 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   In the year 1939 roy Harris' 3rd Symphony, premieres in Boston   

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

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

Feb 27   In the year 1939 belgian govt of Pierlot falls   

Feb 27   In the year 1939 english Spook house Borley Rectory destroyed in a fire   

Feb 27   Nadezjda K Krupskaya, Russian revolutionary/wife of Lenin, dies at 70 in the year 1939.   

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

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

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 in the year 1939.   

Mar 02   On this day in history roman Catholic Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli is elected Pope, taking the name Pius XII.   

Mar 06   In the year 1939 [Carl L] Ferdinand von Lindemann, German mathematician, dies at 86   

Mar 07   On this day in history amadeo Roldan, composer, dies at 38   

Mar 07   On this day in history germany & Italy announced an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis   

Mar 07   Glamour magazine begins publishing in the year 1939.   

Mar 07   In the year 1939 guy Lombardo &Royal Canadians first record "Auld Lang Syne"   

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

Mar 08   Lenore Coffee & William Joyce Cowan's "Family Portrait," premieres in the year 1939.   

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

Mar 12   Pope Pius XII crowned in Vatican ceremonies on this day in history.   

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

Mar 13   In the year 1939 the birth of Terence Brady, Playwright and novelist   

Mar 14   In the year 1939 england draw with South Africa at Durban on the 10th day   

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

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

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of bobby Hull, NHL forward (Chicago Blackhawk 1957-72)   

Jan 03   Nikos Alefantos, Greek football manager was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   In the year 1939 birth of janice Crosio, Australian politician   

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

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   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 on this day in history.   

Jan 09   On this day in history 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   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)