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The following songs achieved the highest chart positions in the limited set of charts available for 1939. Alexander Nevsky (Александр Невский is a Historical drama film directed by Sergei Eisenstein and Dmitry Vasiliev and produced Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. See also, Rhône-Poulenc Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc (fʀɑ̃sis ʒɑ̃ maʀsɛl pulɛ̃k January 7, 1899 – January 30, Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Harry James ( March 15, 1916 – July 5, 1983) was an American Musician and Band leader, and a well-known Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor The Nordstrom Sisters were an American Sister act from 1931 &ndash 1976 The Ritz Hotel London is a 133-room Hotel located in Piccadilly and overlooking Green Park in London. Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music The Pied Pipers were a popular Singing group in the late 1930s and 1940s Tommy Dorsey ( November 19 1905 &ndash November 26 1956) was an American Jazz Trombonist, Trumpeter Charlie Christian (Charles Henry Christian ( 29 July 1916 &ndash 2 March 1942) was an American swing and Bebop Dorothy Kirsten (July 6 1910 Montclair New Jersey - November 18 1992 Los Angeles California) was an American operatic spinto Soprano. Expo (short for "exposition" and also known as World Fair and World's Fair) is the name given to various large public exhibitions held since the Charlie Christian (Charles Henry Christian ( 29 July 1916 &ndash 2 March 1942) was an American swing and Bebop

#ArtistTitleYearCountryChart Entries
1Judy GarlandOver the Rainbow1939Flag of the United StatesUS BB 1 of 1939, Oscar in 1939, AFI 1, RYM 1 of 1939, POP 1 of 1939, RIAA 1, Scrobulate 71 of vocal, Acclaimed 497
2Glenn MillerMoonlight Serenade1939Flag of the United StatesUS BB 5 of 1939, RYM 5 of 1939, POP 5 of 1939, UK 12 - Mar 1954, Europe 12 of the 1930s, Scrobulate 53 of jazz, Italy 74 of 1954, Party 74 of 1999, Acclaimed 1202
3Kate SmithGod Bless America1939Flag of the United StatesUS BB 2 of 1939, POP 2 of 1939, US 1940s 5 - Aug 1940, Europe 18 of the 1930s, RIAA 19, RYM 33 of 1939, Acclaimed 568
4Billie HolidayStrange Fruit1939Flag of the United StatesRYM 2 of 1939, Scrobulate 25 of jazz, Europe 92 of the 1930s, Acclaimed 180, RIAA 273, WXPN 717
5Louis ArmstrongWhen the Saints Go Marching In1939Flag of the United StatesUS BB 4 of 1939, POP 4 of 1939, RIAA 13, RYM 18 of 1939, Scrobulate 33 of swing

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Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. For the actor from The Electric Company, see Jim Boyd (actor. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Scott McKenzie (born Philip Blondheim on January 10 1939, Jacksonville, Florida) is an American Singer, best Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople William Lee Golden (born January 12, 1939) a native of Brewton Alabama, is an American Country music singer The Oak Ridge Boys are a country and gospel group that is based in the United States. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. The Everly Brothers ( Don Everly, born Isaac Donald Everly February 1 1937 Brownie Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Gerry Goffin (born Gerald Goffin February 11 1939, Brooklyn, New York) is an American Lyricist. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Raymond Daniel Manzarek Jr or Manczarek (b 12 February 1939 Illinois) is an American Musician, Singer, producer Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule John Fahey (February 28 1939 – February 22 2001 was an American Fingerstyle guitarist and composer who pioneered the steel-string guitar as a solo Thomas James “Tommy” Tune (born February 28, 1939) is an American Actor, Dancer, Singer, director, Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Warren Davis may refer to Warren R Davis, American attorney and representative Warren Davis (basketball, basketball player The Monotones were a six-member African American " Doo wop " vocal group in the 1950s Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939 in Brooklyn New York) is an American pop Singer, Pianist, and Songwriter Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Little Anthony & The Imperials is a Rhythm and blues / soul / Doo-wop vocal group from New York, first active in the 1950s Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Rudolph Isley (born Rudolph Bernard Isley, April 1 1939, Cincinnati, Ohio) is one of the founding The Isley Brothers (ˈaɪzliː are a Grammy-winning American R&B / soul group Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Marvin Pentz Gay Jr, known as Marvin Gaye ( April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American Singer-songwriter Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Ronald "Ronnie" White ( April 5, 1938 - August 26, 1995) was an African American soul Singer and The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles) is an American Rhythm and blues group from Detroit Michigan, notable Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien OBE ( 16 April, 1939 &ndash 2 March, 1999) professionally known as Dusty Springfield Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Glen D Hardin is an American Musician / Piano player who was born on April 18, 1939 in Wellington Texas. The Crickets were a rock band from Lubbock Texas, formed by Singer / Songwriter Buddy Holly in the 1950s Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Johnny Tillotson (born April 20, 1939 in Jacksonville Florida; raised in Palatka Florida) is an American Singer and Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Ernie Maresca (born Ernest Maresca 21 August 1938, The Bronx, New York) is an American Songwriter, Singer John McCabe may refer to John McCabe (composer (born 1939 British composer and pianist John McCabe (writer (1920&ndash2005 Shakespearean Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Judith Marjorie Collins (born May 1, 1939 in Seattle, Washington) is an American folk and standards Singer Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses The Crests were a popular New York R&B musical group of the late 1950s Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge is an American musical group best known for their rendition of Jimmy Webb ’s " The Worst That Could Happen Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939 in Collinsville Mississippi) is an American soul Singer and older brother of Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Nokie Edwards born Nole Floyd Edwards 9 May, 1935, in Lahoma, Oklahoma. The Ventures are an American Instrumental rock band formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Nancy Kwan (born May 19 1939) ( Cantonese: Kwan Ka Shin is an American actress, who played a pivotal role in the acceptance Sonny Fortune (born May 19, 1939 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American Jazz alto Saxophonist and Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Michel Colombier ( May 23, 1939 &mdash November 14, 2004) was a French Composer, Songwriter, Arranger Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Gary US Bonds (born Gary Anderson 6 June 1939) is an American Rhythm and blues and Rock and roll Singer. Louis Andriessen ( June 6, 1939) is a Dutch Composer and pianist based in Amsterdam. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Ileana Cotrubaş (b June 9, 1939) is a Romanian Opera Soprano whose career spanned from the 1960s Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Billy "Crash" Craddock (b June 16, 1939 in Greensboro North Carolina) known to fans as "Mr "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Delaney Bramlett (born 1 July 1939, Pontotoc, Mississippi) is an American Singer, Songwriter, Musician Delaney & Bonnie and Friends was a rock / Soul revue fronted by husband-and-wife singer/songwriters Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Paul Williams ( July 2, 1939 – August 17, 1973) was an American second Tenor / Baritone Singer Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Dion Francis DiMucci (born July 18 1939) better known as Dion, is an American Singer-songwriter who blended elements of Brian Auger (born 18 July 1939, Bihar, India) is a Jazz and rock Keyboardist, who has specialized in playing Trinity were a band featuring singer and guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist David Watson and drummer Pat Waller. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Gary Lewis and the Playboys were a 1960s pop group fronted by Gary Lewis, son of Comedian Jerry Lewis. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Frankie Ford (born August 4 1939) is an American Rock and roll and Rhythm and blues Singer. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus The Spinners are a Detroit, Michigan -based soul Vocal group (active since 1954 and most popular during the 1970s Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire The Regents were a Doo-wop vocal group from New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli The Fugs are a band formed in New York City in 1965 by poets Ed Sanders and Tuli Kupferberg, with Ken Weaver on drums Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Johnny Preston (born John Preston Courville August 18 1939, Port Arthur, Texas) is an American Singer. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker (born 19 August 1939 Lewisham, South London) is an English Drummer. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. The Belmonts are a Doo wop group that originated in the mid 1950s Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Ernest Henry Wright ( November 6 1939 – March 20 2007) was an American professional football Offensive tackle Little Anthony & The Imperials is a Rhythm and blues / soul / Doo-wop vocal group from New York, first active in the 1950s Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Robert Aitken (born August 28, 1939 in Kentville Nova Scotia) is a Canadian Composer and flautist. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Jerry Allison (born Jerry Ivan Allison, August 31 1939, in Hillsboro, Texas) is an American Musician, best The Crickets were a rock band from Lubbock Texas, formed by Singer / Songwriter Buddy Holly in the 1950s Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Sam Gooden (born September 2 1939 in Chattanooga Tennessee) is an African-American soul singer The Impressions are an American Music group from Chicago, originally formed in 1958 James & Bobby Purify were an R&B singing duo, whose biggest hit was "I'm Your Puppet" in 1966 which reached number 6 in the U Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. John Stewart ( September 5, 1939  &ndash January 19, 2008) was an American Songwriter and Singer, best-known Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Frankie Avalon (born Francis Thomas Avallone September 18 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American Actor Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Roy Buchanan ( September 23 1939 - August 14[[ 988]] was an American Guitarist and Blues Musician. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Elbridge "Al" Bryant ( September 28 1939 - October 26 1975) was an African American The Temptations (sometimes abbreviated as The Temps or The Tempts) are a Grammy -winning vocal group that achieved fame as one of the most successful Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony The Tokens are an American male Doo-wop vocal group from Brooklyn New York. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Raymond Barry Bankote "Ray" Jones ( 28 August, 1988 &ndash 25 August, 2007) was an English Professional Billy J Kramer (born William Howard Ashton 19 August 1943, in Bootle, Liverpool, England) was a British Invasion Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. See Edward Holland for other people with that name Edward "Eddie" Holland Jr Grace Slick (born Grace Barnett Wing on October 30, 1939) is an American Singer and Songwriter, who was one of Jefferson Airplane was an American rock band from San Francisco, a pioneer of the Psychedelic rock movement Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Gordon Bok is a folklorist and Singer/songwriter who was born on October 31, 1939 in Pennsylvania and grew up in Camden, Maine Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare The Passions were a British pop band which formed in 1978 and disbanded in 1983. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Ruby Nash Curtis (born 12 November 1939) is an American singer who led the Rhythm and blues group Ruby & The Romantics. Ruby & The Romantics was an American early 1960s R'n'B group, frequently considered a One-hit wonder, which topped the charts once Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Yuya Uchida (内田裕也 UCHIDA Yūya, born November 17, 1939. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull American Composer and critic Tom Johnson (born November 18, 1939 in Greeley Colorado) is one of the few composers to self-identify as Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Pete Moore (born Warren Moore on November 19 1939, Detroit, Michigan) is an African American soul Singer The Miracles (known from 1965 to 1972 as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles) is an American Rhythm and blues group from Detroit Michigan, notable Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939) is an eight time Grammy Award -winning American For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events The Fleetwoods were a Singing trio from Olympia Washington, United States; formed in the late 1950s Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon (born Frederick Anthony Picariello December 4 1940, in the North Boston suburb of Lynn, Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Sir James Galway OBE (born December 8, 1939) is a Northern Ireland &ndashborn Virtuoso flautist from Belfast, nicknamed Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Cynthia Ann Birdsong (December 15 1939 better known by her stage name Cindy Birdsong is an Grammy -nominated American R&B / soul The Supremes were an American female singing group that first formed as a quartet called The Primettes Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Eddie Kendricks (born Edward James Kendrick, December 17, 1939 – October 5, 1992) was an American Singer and The Temptations (sometimes abbreviated as The Temps or The Tempts) are a Grammy -winning vocal group that achieved fame as one of the most successful James Carroll Booker III ( December 17, 1939 - November 8, 1983) was born in New Orleans, Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Bob James (born December 25, 1939 in Marshall Missouri) is a two-time Grammy Award -winning Smooth jazz Keyboardist Abe Holzmann, (1874-1939 was a German / American Composer, who is most famous today for his march Blaze-Away! Abraham Holzmann was born in Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Hariclea Darclée (born Hariclea Haricli; June 10, 1860 &ndash January 12, 1939) was a celebrated Romanian Opera Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Franz Schmidt ( December 22, 1874 &ndash February 11, 1939) was an Austrian Composer, cellist and pianist Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Willy Hess ( July 14, 1859 – February 17, 1939) was a German Violin virtuoso and violin teacher Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Emma Juch (July 4 1861 - March 6 1939 was a popular Soprano opera singer of the 1880s and 1890s from Vienna Austria. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Thomas Ernest Hare ( March 16, 1883 - March 9, 1939, Queens New York) was a bass/baritone who recorded during the 1920s and 1930s Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Joe Young, ( July 4, 1889 &ndash April 21, 1939) was a Lyricist. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Tommy (Thomas J Ladnier ( May 28, 1900 &ndash June 4, 1939) was an American Jazz Trumpeter. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. William Henry Webb, usually known as Chick Webb ( February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939) was a Jazz and Swing music Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. August Enna ( May 13, 1859 – August 3, 1939) was a Danish composer known mainly for his Operas Enna was born in Denmark Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Mlle Polaire was the Stage name used by French singer and actress Emilie Marie Bouchaud ( May 14, 1874 &ndash October Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Nelly (sometimes Nellie) Bromley ( 1850 - October 27, 1939) was an English Actor and Singer. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Charles Tournemire ( Bordeaux, January 22 1870 &ndash Arcachon, November 3 1939) was a French Composer Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Ernest Henry Schelling ( 26 July, 1876 - 8 December, 1939) was an American Pianist, Composer, and conductor Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Grikor Mirzaian Suni ( Armenian Գրիգոր Միրզայեան Սիւնի (originally Grikor Mirzaian, given name also transliterated as Grigor) ( Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Gertrude Malissa Nix Pridgett Rainey, better known as Ma Rainey ( April 26, 1886 – December 22, 1939) was one of the earliest known Francisco de Paula Aguirre ( October 20, 1875 &ndash 1939 was a Venezuelan composer José Perches Enríquez or José Perches (1882 &ndash 1939 was a Mexican musician and composer
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