Date: February 20, 1939
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NBC inaugurates its regularly scheduled television service in New York City, broadcasting President Franklin D. Roosevelt's N.Y. World's Fair opening day ceremonial address. Date: April 30, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 30 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939First Flight…
As part of British air raid precautions, the first of 2.5 million Anderson shelters is constructed in a garden in Islington, north London. Date: February 25, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 25 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Nazi Germany…
World War II: No. 603 Squadron RAF intercepts the first Luftwaffe raid on Britain. Date: October 16, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 16 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Indian Muslims Observe Day of Deliverance, December 22, 1939World War II:…
The U.S. Navy submarine USS Squalus sinks off the coast of New Hampshire during a test dive, causing the death of 24 sailors and two civilian technicians. The remaining 32 sailors and one civilian naval architect are rescued the following day. Date: May 23, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May…
The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Date: May 21, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 21 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Deadliest Chile Earthquake Strikes ChillΓ‘n, 28,000 Killed,…
First flight of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. Date: January 27, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 27 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Columbia vs. Princeton in First U.S. Televised Sports Event, May 17, 1939Romanian Prime Minister Armand CΔlinescu Assassinated by…