Page 9: Historical Events In 1939

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

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   1st use of fiberglass sutures, R P Scholz, St Louis, Mo on this day in history.   

Jul 19   On this day in history the first use of fiberglass sutures, R.P. Scholz, St Louis, Mo   

Jul 19   Tom Hayward, cricketer (35 Tests for England, 1999 runs), dies in the year 1939.   

Jul 20   In the year 1939 joseph Mendes da Costa, sculptor, dies   

Jul 21   On this day in history john Negroponte, 1st United States Director of National Intelligence   

Jul 22   1st black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC) in the year 1939.   

Jul 22   In the year 1939 terence Stamp, England, actor (Collector, Alien Nations)   

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

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

Jul 26   On this day in history yankee catcher Bill Dickey hits 3 consecutive HRs   

Jul 28   In the year 1939 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   In the year 1939 belgium Sylvere Maes wins 33rd Tour de France   

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

Aug 01   Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers in the year 1939.   

Aug 02   Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers on this day in history.   

Aug 03   In the year 1939 eugust Enna, composer, dies at 80   

Aug 03   Jean Genets "Ondine," premieres in Paris on this day in history.   

Aug 04   On this day in history frankie Ford, [Frank Guzzo], Gretna La, rock vocalist (Sea Cruise)   

Aug 05   Irene, Princess of Netherlands on this day in history.   

Aug 06   In the year 1939 1st broadcast of "Dinah Shore Show" on NBC-radio   

Aug 07   On this day in history verna Bloom, Lynn MA, actress (After Hours, Badge 373)   

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

Aug 11   On this day in history 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) on this day in history.   

Aug 13   On this day in history yankees set AL shutout margin with 21-0 victory over A's   

Aug 14   On this day in history 1st night games at Comiskey Park (White Sox 5, Browns 2)   

Aug 15   In the year 1939 "Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood   

Aug 15   In the year 1939 "Wizard of Oz" premiers at Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood   

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

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of janice Crosio, Australian politician   

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

Jan 05   Bridget Parker, England, equestrian 3 day event (Olympic-gold-1972) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Peter Struycken, statues/computer expert/teacher was born in the year 1939.   

Jan 06   Murray Rose, Australian Olympic swimmer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   On this day in history 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   On this day in history albert Ward, cricketer (England batsman in 7 Tests 1893-95), dies   

Jan 09   Johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72 on this day in history.   

Jan 10   In the year 1939 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   Cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898) died in the year 1939.