1939 in History

1939

Robert Menzies, who became Australia's longest-serving prime minister, is elected as leader of the United Australia Part

Robert Menzies, who became Australia's longest-serving prime minister, is elected as leader of the United Australia Part

1939

The 1939–40 New York World's Fair opens

The 1939–40 New York World's Fair opens

1939

NBC inaugurates its regularly scheduled television service in New York City, broadcasting President Franklin D

NBC inaugurates its regularly scheduled television service in New York City, broadcasting President Franklin D

1939

The All India Forward Bloc is formed by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

The All India Forward Bloc is formed by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

1939

Lina Medina becomes the youngest confirmed mother in medical history at the age of five

Lina Medina becomes the youngest confirmed mother in medical history at the age of five

1939

The Columbia Lions and the Princeton Tigers play in the United States' first televised sporting event, a collegiate base

The Columbia Lions and the Princeton Tigers play in the United States' first televised sporting event, a collegiate base

1939

The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

1939

World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel

World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel

1939

The U

The U

1939

First flight of the German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter aircraft

First flight of the German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter aircraft

1939

The Holocaust: The MS St

The Holocaust: The MS St