Historical Events In 1939

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

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

Jul 18   In the year 1939 witold Maliszewski, composer, dies at 65   

Jul 19   1st use of fiberglass sutures, R P Scholz, St Louis, Mo in the year 1939.   

Jul 19   The first use of fiberglass sutures, R.P. Scholz, St Louis, Mo in the year 1939.   

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

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

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

Jul 30   Eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women) in the year 1939.   

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   Eugust Enna, composer, dies at 80 on this day in history.   

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

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

Aug 05   In the year 1939 irene, Princess of Netherlands   

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

Aug 07   On this day in history 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   On this day in history sergei Rachmaninovs last appearance in Europe   

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

Aug 14   1st night games at Comiskey Park (White Sox 5, Browns 2) in the year 1939.   

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

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

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Jan 02   Jim Bakker, televangelist (PTL Club)/rapist (Jessica Hahn) was born in the year 1939.   

Jan 03   In the year 1939 birth of bobby Hull, NHL forward (Chicago Blackhawk 1957-72)   

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   On this day in history birth of jon Appleton, composer   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972)   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher   

Jan 06   Murray Rose, Australian Olympic swimmer was born in the year 1939.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 06   In the year 1939 albert Ward, cricketer (England batsman in 7 Tests 1893-95), dies   

Jan 09   On this day in history johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72   

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

Jan 13   In the year 1939 jacob Ruppert, CEO (NY Yankees, 1915-39), dies   

Jan 16   Albert Fish, mass murderer, executed died on this day in history.   

Jan 19   In the year 1939 death of cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898)