Page 3: Historical Events In 1939

Feb 21   In the year 1939 belgian govt of Pierlot forms   

Feb 22   In the year 1939 netherlands recognizes Franco-regime in Spain   

Feb 23   In the year 1939 lou Thesz beats E Marshall in St Louis, to become wrestling champ   

Feb 23   Lou Thesz beats E Marshall in St Louis, to become wrestling champion on this day in history.   

Feb 24   On this day in history roy Harris' 3rd Symphony, premieres in Boston   

Feb 25   1st Anderson bomb shelter in Britain erected in an Islington garden in the year 1939.   

Feb 25   In the year 1939 first Anderson bomb shelter in Britain erected in an Islington garden   

Feb 25   The first 'Anderson' air raid shelters are erected, in London in the year 1939.   

Feb 27   Belgian government of Pierlot falls on this day in history.   

Feb 27   Belgian govt of Pierlot falls on this day in history.   

Feb 27   In the year 1939 english Spook house Borley Rectory destroyed in a fire   

Feb 27   On this day in history nadezjda K Krupskaya, Russian revolutionary/wife of Lenin, dies at 70   

Feb 27   The US Supreme Court outlaws sit-down strikes in the year 1939.   

Feb 28   Great-Britain recognizes Franco-regime in Spain on this day in history.   

Feb 28   The birth of Tommy Tune, Tony Award-winning dancer and actor in the year 1939.   

Mar 01   On this day in history clarence Decatur C. D. Howe 1886-1960 opens first Trans Canada Air Lines transcontinental passenger service from Montreal to Vancouver   

Mar 01   On this day in history japanese Imperial Army ammunition dump exploded at Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, killing 94.   

Mar 02   In the year 1939 eugenio Pacelli chosen as Pope Pius XII   

Mar 02   Howard Carter, Brit archaeologist/Egyptologist (King Tut), dies at 65 in the year 1939.   

Mar 02   In the year 1939 mass Legislature votea to ratify the Bill of Rights; 147 years late   

Mar 02   Roman Catholic Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli is elected Pope, taking the name Pius XII in the year 1939.   

Mar 06   On this day in history [Carl L] Ferdinand von Lindemann, German mathematician, dies at 86   

Mar 07   Amadeo Roldan, composer, dies at 38 in the year 1939.   

Mar 07   On this day in history germany & Italy announced an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis   

Mar 07   On this day in history glamour magazine begins publishing   

Mar 07   Guy Lombardo &Royal Canadians first record "Auld Lang Syne" in the year 1939.   

Mar 07   On this day in history guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians record their signature tune, Auld Lang Syne, for Decca Records; Lombardo born in London, Ontario.   

Mar 08   In the year 1939 lenore Coffee & William Joyce Cowan's "Family Portrait," premieres   

Mar 10   17 villages damaged by hailstones in Hyderabad India in the year 1939.   

Mar 12   In the year 1939 pope Pius XII crowned in Vatican ceremonies   

Mar 13   In the year 1939 the birth of Neil Sedaka, Popular singer/songwriter   

Mar 13   The birth of Terence Brady, Playwright and novelist on this day in history.   

Mar 14   England draw with South Africa at Durban on the 10th day on this day in history.   

Mar 14   In the year 1939 nazi Germany dissolves Republic of Czechoslovakia   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of jim Bakker, televangelist (PTL Club)/rapist (Jessica Hahn)   

Jan 03   On this day in history 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   Janice Crosio, Australian politician was born in the year 1939.   

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 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 in the year 1939.   

Jan 02   Roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864) died on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1939 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 on this day in history.   

Jan 09   In the year 1939 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   Jacob Ruppert, CEO (NY Yankees, 1915-39), dies on this day in history.   

Jan 16   On this day in history death of albert Fish, mass murderer, executed   

Jan 19   On this day in history death of cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898)