Historical Events In 1939

Jul 17   In the year 1939 22nd PGA Championship: Henry Picard at Pomonok CC Flushing NY  

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

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   The first use of fiberglass sutures, R.P. Scholz, St Louis, Mo on this day in history.  

Jul 19   In the year 1939 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 on this day in history.  

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

Jul 22   On this day in history terence Stamp, England, actor (Collector, Alien Nations)  

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

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

Jul 26   Yankee catcher Bill Dickey hits 3 consecutive HRs on this day in history.  

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

Jul 28   Clem Cattini, rock drummer (Tornados London) on this day in history.  

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 in the year 1939.  

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

Aug 01   Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers on this day in history.  

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   On this day in history jean Genets "Ondine," premieres in Paris  

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

Aug 05   On this day in history 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) in the year 1939.  

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   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   Yankees set AL shutout margin with 21-0 victory over A's in the year 1939.  

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

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Jan 02   In the year 1939 birth of jim Bakker, televangelist (PTL Club)/rapist (Jessica Hahn)  

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   In the year 1939 birth of janice Crosio, Australian politician  

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   In the year 1939 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   In the year 1939 albert Ward, cricketer (England batsman in 7 Tests 1893-95), dies  

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   In the year 1939 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 in the year 1939.