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   On this day in history witold Maliszewski, composer, dies at 65   

Jul 19   In the year 1939 1st use of fiberglass sutures, R P Scholz, St Louis, Mo   

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

Jul 19   On this day in history tom Hayward, cricketer (35 Tests for England, 1999 runs), dies   

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

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

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

Jul 22   Terence Stamp, England, actor (Collector, Alien Nations) in the year 1939.   

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

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 in the year 1939.   

Jul 28   In the year 1939 clem Cattini, rock drummer (Tornados London)   

Jul 28   William J Mayo, US surgeon/co-founder Mayo Clinic, dies at 78 in the year 1939.   

Jul 30   Belgium Sylvere Maes wins 33rd Tour de France on this day in history.   

Jul 30   Eleanor Smeal, leader (National Organization for Women) on this day in history.   

Aug 01   Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers on this day in history.   

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

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 in the year 1939.   

Aug 06   In the year 1939 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   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   On this day in history the birth of George Hamilton, American film actor   

Aug 13   On this day in history 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   In the year 1939 1st night games at Comiskey Park (White Sox 5, Browns 2)   

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   In the year 1939 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   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   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   Amelia Earhart, American aviator declared dead after disappearance in 1937. (b. 1897) died on this day in history.   

Jan 06   On this day in history albert Ward, cricketer (England batsman in 7 Tests 1893-95), dies   

Jan 09   On this day in history johann Strauss, Austrian conductor/Royal ball director, dies at 72   

Jan 10   Jameson Thomas, actor (Piccadilly, Farmer's Wife), dies at 50 on this day in history.   

Jan 13   Jacob Ruppert, CEO (NY Yankees, 1915-39), dies in the year 1939.   

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

Jan 19   Cliff Heathcote, American baseball player (b. 1898) died in the year 1939.