Page 3: Historical Events In 1939

Feb 21   In the year 1939 belgian govt of Pierlot forms   

Feb 22   Netherlands recognizes Franco-regime in Spain on this day in history.   

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

Feb 23   On this day in history lou Thesz beats E Marshall in St Louis, to become wrestling champion   

Feb 24   Roy Harris' 3rd Symphony, premieres in Boston on this day in history.   

Feb 25   1st Anderson bomb shelter in Britain erected in an Islington garden on this day in history.   

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

Feb 25   On this day in history the first 'Anderson' air raid shelters are erected, in London   

Feb 27   In the year 1939 belgian government of Pierlot falls   

Feb 27   Belgian govt of Pierlot falls in the year 1939.   

Feb 27   English Spook house Borley Rectory destroyed in a fire in the year 1939.   

Feb 27   Nadezjda K Krupskaya, Russian revolutionary/wife of Lenin, dies at 70 in the year 1939.   

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

Feb 28   On this day in history great-Britain recognizes Franco-regime in Spain   

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

Mar 01   In the year 1939 clarence Decatur C. D. Howe 1886-1960 opens first Trans Canada Air Lines transcontinental passenger service from Montreal to Vancouver   

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

Mar 02   On this day in history 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   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Mar 06   In the year 1939 [Carl L] Ferdinand von Lindemann, German mathematician, dies at 86   

Mar 07   On this day in history amadeo Roldan, composer, dies at 38   

Mar 07   In the year 1939 germany & Italy announced an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis   

Mar 07   Glamour magazine begins publishing on this day in history.   

Mar 07   On this day in history guy Lombardo &Royal Canadians first record "Auld Lang Syne"   

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   Lenore Coffee & William Joyce Cowan's "Family Portrait," premieres on this day in history.   

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

Mar 12   Pope Pius XII crowned in Vatican ceremonies on this day in history.   

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

Mar 13   On this day in history the birth of Terence Brady, Playwright and novelist   

Mar 14   England draw with South Africa at Durban on the 10th day in the year 1939.   

Mar 14   Nazi Germany dissolves Republic of Czechoslovakia on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   In the year 1939 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   Nikos Alefantos, Greek football manager was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 04   Jon Appleton, composer was born in the year 1939.   

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

Jan 05   In the year 1939 birth of peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher   

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

Jan 02   Roman Dmowski, Polish politician (b. 1864) died in the year 1939.   

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