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) in the year 1939.   

Jul 18   On this day in history witold Maliszewski, composer, dies at 65   

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

Jul 19   In the year 1939 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   In the year 1939 joseph Mendes da Costa, sculptor, dies   

Jul 21   On this day in history john Negroponte, 1st United States Director of National Intelligence   

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

Jul 22   Terence Stamp, England, actor (Collector, Alien Nations) on this day in history.   

Jul 22   On this day in history the first black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC)   

Jul 25   In the year 1939 5th & last Dutch govt of Colijn, forms   

Jul 26   In the year 1939 yankee catcher Bill Dickey hits 3 consecutive HRs   

Jul 28   5th Dutch govt of Colijn falls on this day in history.   

Jul 28   On this day in history clem Cattini, rock drummer (Tornados London)   

Jul 28   On this day in history william J Mayo, US surgeon/co-founder Mayo Clinic, dies at 78   

Jul 30   Belgium Sylvere Maes wins 33rd Tour de France on this day in history.   

Jul 30   In the year 1939 eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women)   

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

Aug 02   On this day in history hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers   

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

Aug 03   Jean Genets "Ondine," premieres in Paris in the year 1939.   

Aug 04   Frankie Ford, [Frank Guzzo], Gretna La, rock vocalist (Sea Cruise) on this day in history.   

Aug 05   In the year 1939 irene, Princess of Netherlands   

Aug 06   1st broadcast of "Dinah Shore Show" on NBC-radio on this day in history.   

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

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

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

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

Aug 13   In the year 1939 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   On this day in history 1st night games at Comiskey Park (White Sox 5, Browns 2)   

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

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

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of jim Bakker, televangelist (PTL Club)/rapist (Jessica Hahn)   

Jan 03   On this day in history 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   In the year 1939 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   Roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864) died on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1939.   

Jan 09   Johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72 in the year 1939.   

Jan 10   Jameson Thomas, actor (Piccadilly, Farmer's Wife), dies at 50 in the year 1939.   

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

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

Jan 19   Cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898) died on this day in history.