Page 9: Historical Events In 1939

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

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 in the year 1939.   

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   In the year 1939 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   In the year 1939 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 in the year 1939.   

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

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

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

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

Jul 30   On this day in history belgium Sylvere Maes wins 33rd Tour de France   

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

Aug 01   Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers in the year 1939.   

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

Aug 03   Eugust Enna, composer, dies at 80 in the year 1939.   

Aug 03   Jean Genets "Ondine," premieres in Paris on this day in history.   

Aug 04   In the year 1939 frankie Ford, [Frank Guzzo], Gretna La, rock vocalist (Sea Cruise)   

Aug 05   On this day in history 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   On this day in history 2nd Dutch De Geer govt forms (1st with Social Democrats)   

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

Aug 12   In the year 1939 the birth of George Hamilton, American film actor   

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

Jan 03   In the year 1939 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   On this day in history birth of janice Crosio, Australian politician   

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   Roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864) died on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Amelia Earhart, American aviator declared dead after disappearance in 1937. (b. 1897) died in the year 1939.   

Jan 06   Albert Ward, cricketer (England batsman in 7 Tests 1893-95), dies on this day in history.   

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