July 5th, 1939 (WEDNESDAY)
UNITED KINGDOM: Minesweeping trawler HMS Thirlmere launched.
JAPAN: The 20,250-ton aircraft carrier HIJMS Hiryu is completed at Yokosuka Naval Dock Yard.
U.S.A.: Battleship USS South Dakota laid down.
Submarine USS Triton laid down.
Destroyer USS Wilson commissioned.