Historical Events In 1939

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

Jul 17   In the year 1939 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 in the year 1939.   

Jul 19   Tom Hayward, cricketer (35 Tests for England, 1999 runs), dies on this day in history.   

Jul 20   On this day in history joseph Mendes da Costa, sculptor, dies   

Jul 21   John Negroponte, 1st United States Director of National Intelligence in the year 1939.   

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   The first black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC) on this day in history.   

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

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 on this day in history.   

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

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   In the year 1939 eugust Enna, composer, dies at 80   

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   On this day in history 1st broadcast of "Dinah Shore Show" on NBC-radio   

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   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 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 in the year 1939.   

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 in the year 1939.   

Jan 03   In the year 1939 birth of janice Crosio, Australian politician   

Jan 04   In the year 1939 birth of jon Appleton, composer   

Jan 05   Bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972) was born in the year 1939.   

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   Roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864) died in the year 1939.   

Jan 05   Amelia Earhart, American aviator declared dead after disappearance in 1937. (b. 1897) died on this day in history.   

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

Jan 09   Johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72 in the year 1939.   

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

Jan 13   On this day in history jacob Ruppert, CEO (NY Yankees, 1915-39), dies   

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

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