1939

• World War II begins when Germany attacked Poland on September 1, 1939.
   
• Igor Sikorsky made initial flight during September with first successful single-main-rotor helicopter.

Igor Sikorsky at the controls of the Vought-Sikorsky VS-300.

Other Facts from 1939

President: Franklin D. Roosevelt     Average annual income $1,729 New car $ 700 Loaf of bread $0.08 Gallon of milk $0.49 Gallon of gas $0.10     Dow Jones Average    142

Songs From 1939

  “Over The Rainbow”
  “God Bless America”
  “South of the Border”