Page 9: Historical Events In 1939

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

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   In the year 1939 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 in the year 1939.   

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   In the year 1939 john Negroponte, 1st United States Director of National Intelligence   

Jul 22   1st black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC) on this day in history.   

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

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

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

Jul 26   Yankee catcher Bill Dickey hits 3 consecutive HRs in the year 1939.   

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

Jul 28   In the year 1939 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   On this day in history eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women)   

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

Aug 02   Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers in the year 1939.   

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   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 on this day in history.   

Aug 07   Verna Bloom, Lynn MA, actress (After Hours, Badge 373) in the year 1939.   

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   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 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of bobby Hull, NHL forward (Chicago Blackhawk 1957-72)   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of nikos Alefantos, Greek football manager   

Jan 03   Janice Crosio, Australian politician was born in the year 1939.   

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

Jan 06   In the year 1939 birth of murray Rose, Australian Olympic swimmer   

Jan 02   In the year 1939 death of roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864)   

Jan 05   On this day in history 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   On this day in history johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72   

Jan 10   Jameson Thomas, actor (Piccadilly, Farmer's Wife), dies at 50 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 16   In the year 1939 death of albert Fish, mass murderer, executed   

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