Page 9: Historical Events In 1939

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

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   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   Joseph Mendes da Costa, sculptor, dies on this day in history.   

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   The first black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC) in the year 1939.   

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   In the year 1939 5th Dutch govt of Colijn falls   

Jul 28   Clem Cattini, rock drummer (Tornados London) in the year 1939.   

Jul 28   William J Mayo, US surgeon/co-founder Mayo Clinic, dies at 78 in the year 1939.   

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

Jul 30   Eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women) on this day in history.   

Aug 01   In the year 1939 hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers   

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

Aug 03   On this day in history 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   In the year 1939 1st broadcast of "Dinah Shore Show" on NBC-radio   

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

Aug 10   In the year 1939 2nd Dutch De Geer govt forms (1st with Social Democrats)   

Aug 11   In the year 1939 sergei Rachmaninovs last appearance in Europe   

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

Aug 13   Sabotage suspected in crash of the 'City of San Francisco' which fell into the Humboldt River killing 24. (Elko, Nevada) in the year 1939.   

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

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

Jan 03   Bobby Hull, NHL forward (Chicago Blackhawk 1957-72) was born in the year 1939.   

Jan 03   In the year 1939 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 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   On this day in history birth of peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher   

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of murray Rose, Australian Olympic swimmer   

Jan 02   On this day in history death of roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864)   

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   In the year 1939 johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72   

Jan 10   On this day in history jameson Thomas, actor (Piccadilly, Farmer's Wife), dies at 50   

Jan 13   Jacob Ruppert, CEO (NY Yankees, 1915-39), dies in the year 1939.   

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.