Page 9: Historical Events In 1939
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Jul 17 Spencer Davis, Wales, vocalist (Spencer Davis Group-Gimme Some Lovin) 


Jul 18 Witold Maliszewski, composer, dies at 65. 


Jul 19 1st use of fiberglass sutures, R P Scholz, St Louis, Mo 


Jul 19 The inaugural use of fiberglass sutures, R.P. Scholz, St Louis, Mo 


Jul 19 Tom Hayward, cricketer (35 Tests for England, 1999 runs), dies. 


Jul 20 Joseph Mendes da Costa, sculptor, dies. 


Jul 21 John Negroponte, 1st United States Director of National Intelligence 


Jul 22 1st black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC) 


Jul 22 Terence Stamp, England, actor (Collector, Alien Nations) 


Jul 22 The inaugural black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC). 


Jul 25 5th and last Dutch govt of Colijn, forms. 


Jul 26 Yankee catcher Bill Dickey hits 3 consecutive HRs 


Jul 28 5th Dutch govt of Colijn falls. 


Jul 28 Clem Cattini, rock drummer (Tornados London) 


Jul 28 William J Mayo, US surgeon/co-founder Mayo Clinic, dies at 78. 


Jul 30 Eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women). 


Jul 30 In this year, Belgium Sylvere Maes claims 33rd Tour de France 


Aug 01 Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers. 


Aug 02 Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers 


Aug 03 Eugust Enna, composer, dies at 80 


Aug 03 Jean Genets "Ondine," premieres in Paris. 


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


Aug 05 Irene, Princess of Netherlands 


Aug 06 1st broadcast of "Dinah Shore Show" on NBC-radio. 


Aug 07 Verna Bloom, Lynn MA, actress (After Hours, Badge 373) 


Aug 10 2nd Dutch De Geer govt forms (1st with Social Democrats) 


Aug 11 Sergei Rachmaninovs last appearance in Europe. 


Aug 12 George Hamilton, American film actor is born. 


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


Aug 13 Yankees set AL shutout margin with 21-0 victory over A's 


Aug 14 1st night games at Comiskey Park (White Sox 5, Browns 2). 


Aug 15 "Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood 


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


Aug 16 Ron Oxenham, cricketer (7 Tests for Australia, 14 wickets), dies. 


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