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July 7th, 1939 (FRIDAY)

UNITED KINGDOM: Destroyer HMS Cleveland is laid down.

Sloop HMS Black Swan is launched at the Yarrow, Scotstoun yard.

In the the 52nd Wimbledon Women's Tennis tournament Alice Marble beats Kay Stammers (62 60). More...

FRENCH INDOCHINA: Air France flies the first service between Saigon, Vientianne and Hanoi.

U.S.A.: Escort carrier USS Long Island is laid down.

Upon order of FDR the United States' Lighthouse Service closes and all its functions are taken over by the United States' Coastguard. More...

Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer leaves New York and sails home to Germany.

AUSTRALIA: On a voyage from Pagoumene to Bowen, Queensland, The Greek ship Fotini Carras goes ashore on South Bellona, breaks her back and sinks.

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