1939 in the United Kingdom

Events from the year 1939 in the United Kingdom. This year sees the start of the Second World War, ending the Interwar period.

1939 in the United Kingdom
Other years
1937 | 1938 | 1939 (1939) | 1940 | 1941
Constituent countries of the United Kingdom
Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales
Popular culture

Incumbents

Events

January–June

July–September

October–December

Publications

Births

Deaths

See also

References

  1. "Old Firm's enduring appeal". FIFA.com. FIFA. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2018. The clubs [Celtic and Rangers] also hold the British record attendance for a league match - 118,567 at Ibrox on 2 January 1939
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  36. Sean Street; Ray Carpenter (1 January 1993). The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, 1893-1993: a centenary celebration. Dovecote Press. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-874336-10-5.
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  39. The Listener. British Broadcasting Corporation. July 1939. p. 1270.

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