Lina Medina Becomes Youngest Confirmed Mother in Medical History, May 14, 1939

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 → 📅 Other events on February 25 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Marian Anderson…

Robert Menzies, who became Australia's longest-serving prime minister, is elected as leader of the United Australia Party after the death of Prime Minister Joseph Lyons. Date: April 18, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona. Date: January 26, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Carpatho-Ukraine Declares Independence, Annexed by Hungary March…

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 → 📅 Other events on April 30 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Germany Takes…

Gone with the Wind (highest inflation adjusted grossing film) receives its premiere at Loew's Grand Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Date: December 15, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 15 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 19391939 Liechtenstein Putsch Attempt…

The Wizard of Oz premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, California. Date: August 15, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 15 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Indian Muslims Observe Day of Deliverance, December 22, 1939Spanish Civil War: Nationalists…