Page 3: Historical Events In 1939

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

Feb 22   On this day in history 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   1st Anderson bomb shelter in Britain erected in an Islington garden in the year 1939.   

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   Belgian government of Pierlot falls in the year 1939.   

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

Feb 27   English Spook house Borley Rectory destroyed in a fire in the year 1939.   

Feb 27   On this day in history 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   In the year 1939 great-Britain recognizes Franco-regime in Spain   

Feb 28   The birth of Tommy Tune, Tony Award-winning dancer and actor in the year 1939.   

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

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

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

Mar 07   Germany & Italy announced an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis on this day in history.   

Mar 07   In the year 1939 glamour magazine begins publishing   

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 on this day in history.   

Mar 10   17 villages damaged by hailstones in Hyderabad India in the year 1939.   

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

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

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

Jan 03   Janice Crosio, Australian politician was born in the year 1939.   

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 in the year 1939.   

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   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 in the year 1939.   

Jan 13   Jacob Ruppert, CEO (NY Yankees, 1915-39), dies in the year 1939.   

Jan 16   Albert Fish, mass murderer, executed died on this day in history.   

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