Page 9: Historical Events In 1939

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

Jul 17   Spencer Davis, Wales, vocalist (Spencer Davis Group-Gimme Some Lovin) on this day in history.   

Jul 18   Witold Maliszewski, composer, dies at 65 on this day in history.   

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

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

Jul 19   On this day in history tom Hayward, cricketer (35 Tests for England, 1999 runs), dies   

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

Jul 21   John Negroponte, 1st United States Director of National Intelligence in the year 1939.   

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

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

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

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   5th Dutch govt of Colijn falls in the year 1939.   

Jul 28   Clem Cattini, rock drummer (Tornados London) in the year 1939.   

Jul 28   William J Mayo, US surgeon/co-founder Mayo Clinic, dies at 78 in the year 1939.   

Jul 30   In the year 1939 belgium Sylvere Maes wins 33rd Tour de France   

Jul 30   On this day in history eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women)   

Aug 01   In the year 1939 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   In the year 1939 irene, Princess of Netherlands   

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

Aug 07   Verna Bloom, Lynn MA, actress (After Hours, Badge 373) on this day in history.   

Aug 10   2nd Dutch De Geer govt forms (1st with Social Democrats) in the year 1939.   

Aug 11   Sergei Rachmaninovs last appearance in Europe on this day in history.   

Aug 12   The birth of George Hamilton, American film actor in the year 1939.   

Aug 13   Sabotage suspected in crash of the 'City of San Francisco' which fell into the Humboldt River killing 24. (Elko, Nevada) in the year 1939.   

Aug 13   On this day in history 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) in the year 1939.   

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

Aug 15   On this day in history "Wizard of Oz" premiers at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood   

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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 in the year 1939.   

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

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of janice Crosio, Australian politician   

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

Jan 05   In the year 1939 birth of bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972)   

Jan 05   In the year 1939 birth of peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher   

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of murray Rose, Australian Olympic swimmer   

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 in the year 1939.   

Jan 10   In the year 1939 jameson Thomas, actor (Piccadilly, Farmer's Wife), dies at 50   

Jan 13   On this day in history jacob Ruppert, CEO (NY Yankees, 1915-39), dies   

Jan 16   On this day in history death of albert Fish, mass murderer, executed   

Jan 19   On this day in history death of cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898)