Page 9: Historical Events In 1939

Jul 17   22nd PGA Championship: Henry Picard at Pomonok CC Flushing NY on this day in history.   

Jul 17   Spencer Davis, Wales, vocalist (Spencer Davis Group-Gimme Some Lovin) in the year 1939.   

Jul 18   Witold Maliszewski, composer, dies at 65 in the year 1939.   

Jul 19   1st use of fiberglass sutures, R P Scholz, St Louis, Mo on this day in history.   

Jul 19   On this day in history the first use of fiberglass sutures, R.P. Scholz, St Louis, Mo   

Jul 19   Tom Hayward, cricketer (35 Tests for England, 1999 runs), dies on this day in history.   

Jul 20   On this day in history joseph Mendes da Costa, sculptor, dies   

Jul 21   John Negroponte, 1st United States Director of National Intelligence on this day in history.   

Jul 22   1st black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC) in the year 1939.   

Jul 22   Terence Stamp, England, actor (Collector, Alien Nations) in the year 1939.   

Jul 22   In the year 1939 the first black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC)   

Jul 25   On this day in history 5th & last Dutch govt of Colijn, forms   

Jul 26   Yankee catcher Bill Dickey hits 3 consecutive HRs in the year 1939.   

Jul 28   In the year 1939 5th Dutch govt of Colijn falls   

Jul 28   In the year 1939 clem Cattini, rock drummer (Tornados London)   

Jul 28   William J Mayo, US surgeon/co-founder Mayo Clinic, dies at 78 on this day in history.   

Jul 30   Belgium Sylvere Maes wins 33rd Tour de France in the year 1939.   

Jul 30   Eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women) on this day in history.   

Aug 01   On this day in history hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers   

Aug 02   Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers on this day in history.   

Aug 03   In the year 1939 eugust Enna, composer, dies at 80   

Aug 03   In the year 1939 jean Genets "Ondine," premieres in Paris   

Aug 04   Frankie Ford, [Frank Guzzo], Gretna La, rock vocalist (Sea Cruise) in the year 1939.   

Aug 05   Irene, Princess of Netherlands in the year 1939.   

Aug 06   1st broadcast of "Dinah Shore Show" on NBC-radio in the year 1939.   

Aug 07   In the year 1939 verna Bloom, Lynn MA, actress (After Hours, Badge 373)   

Aug 10   On this day in history 2nd Dutch De Geer govt forms (1st with Social Democrats)   

Aug 11   Sergei Rachmaninovs last appearance in Europe in the year 1939.   

Aug 12   The birth of George Hamilton, American film actor on this day in history.   

Aug 13   On this day in history sabotage suspected in crash of the 'City of San Francisco' which fell into the Humboldt River killing 24. (Elko, Nevada)   

Aug 13   In the year 1939 yankees set AL shutout margin with 21-0 victory over A's   

Aug 14   In the year 1939 1st night games at Comiskey Park (White Sox 5, Browns 2)   

Aug 15   In the year 1939 "Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood   

Aug 15   "Wizard of Oz" premiers at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood in the year 1939.   

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

Jan 03   Bobby Hull, NHL forward (Chicago Blackhawk 1957-72) was born on this day in history.   

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

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

Jan 04   Jon Appleton, composer was born in the year 1939.   

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   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 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 10   In the year 1939 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   Albert Fish, mass murderer, executed died in the year 1939.   

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