Historical Events In 1939

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

Feb 22   Netherlands recognizes Franco-regime in Spain on this day in history.  

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

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

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

Feb 25   The first 'Anderson' air raid shelters are erected, in London on this day in history.  

Feb 27   In the year 1939 belgian government of Pierlot falls  

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   On this day in history nadezjda K Krupskaya, Russian revolutionary/wife of Lenin, dies at 70  

Feb 27   On this day in history the US Supreme Court outlaws sit-down strikes.  

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 in the year 1939.  

Mar 01   Clarence Decatur C. D. Howe 1886-1960 opens first Trans Canada Air Lines transcontinental passenger service from Montreal to Vancouver on this day in history.  

Mar 01   In the year 1939 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   In the year 1939 howard Carter, Brit archaeologist/Egyptologist (King Tut), dies at 65  

Mar 02   On this day in history mass Legislature votea to ratify the Bill of Rights; 147 years late  

Mar 02   On this day in history 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   In the year 1939 amadeo Roldan, composer, dies at 38  

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

Mar 07   In the year 1939 glamour magazine begins publishing  

Mar 07   Guy Lombardo &Royal Canadians first record "Auld Lang Syne" on this day in history.  

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   In the year 1939 lenore Coffee & William Joyce Cowan's "Family Portrait," premieres  

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   In the year 1939 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   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 on this day in history.  

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

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   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   In the year 1939 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   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 on this day in history.  

Jan 16   Albert Fish, mass murderer, executed died in the year 1939.  

Jan 19   Cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898) died in the year 1939.