Page 9: Historical Events In 1939

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

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 in the year 1939.   

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

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

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

Jul 21   John Negroponte, 1st United States Director of National Intelligence on this day in history.   

Jul 22   On this day in history 1st black woman judge (Jane Matilda Bolin-NYC)   

Jul 22   Terence Stamp, England, actor (Collector, Alien Nations) on this day in history.   

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

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

Jul 26   Yankee catcher Bill Dickey hits 3 consecutive HRs in the year 1939.   

Jul 28   5th Dutch govt of Colijn falls on this day in history.   

Jul 28   On this day in history 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   Belgium Sylvere Maes wins 33rd Tour de France on this day in history.   

Jul 30   On this day in history eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women)   

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

Aug 02   On this day in history hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers   

Aug 03   On this day in history eugust Enna, composer, dies at 80   

Aug 03   In the year 1939 jean Genets "Ondine," premieres in Paris   

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   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   2nd Dutch De Geer govt forms (1st with Social Democrats) in the year 1939.   

Aug 11   Sergei Rachmaninovs last appearance in Europe on this day in history.   

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   Yankees set AL shutout margin with 21-0 victory over A's on this day in history.   

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

Jan 03   Nikos Alefantos, Greek football manager was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 06   In the year 1939 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   Jameson Thomas, actor (Piccadilly, Farmer's Wife), dies at 50 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 16   Albert Fish, mass murderer, executed died in the year 1939.   

Jan 19   Cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898) died on this day in history.