Saturday May 13, 1939: on this day

May 13, 1939 was the 133rd day of the year 1939, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 13, 1939 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 13, 1939, who was born and died on May 13, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 13, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Goodbye, Mr. Chips, directed by Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin), TV series (e.g. Percy Ponsonby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 13th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 13, 1939?


May 13, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1939 can also be written as 5/13/1939 in the US and as 13/5/1939 in UK and Europe.

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May 13, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 13, 1939:

  • Ss st. louis departs hamburg with 937 jews fugitives
  • 65th preakness: george seabo aboard challedon wins in 1:59.8.
  • The first commercial fm radio station in the united states is launched in bloomfield, connecticut. the station later becomes wdrc-fm.

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May 13, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 13, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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May 13, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 13, 1939 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 1939 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 13, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:31 am and setting at 03:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 1939.

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Who was born on May 13, 1939?


Famous people born on May 13, 1939:

  • Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel

    American actor and producer.

  • Siegfried Fischbacher

    Siegfried fischbacher was a german-american magician and entertainer, known for his work with roy horn as part of the duo siegfried & roy.

  • Peter Frenkel

    German race walker and coach.

  • Hildrun Claus

    German long jumper.

  • William W Cobey Jr American politician (Representative-Republican-North Carolina

    1985-87).

  • Harvey Keitel in Brooklyn

    New york, usa; actor (taxi driver, pulp fiction, reservoir dogs).

  • Anthony Hide

    Racehorse trainer.

  • Ron Ziegler

    Politician.

  • Terry Dill in Fort Worth

    Texas, usa.

  • Jean-Pierre Laymarie

    French homicide: he killed seven of his children, including one infant.

  • Giovanni Trapletti
  • Giorgio Bandini
  • Masao Adachi
  • Erik Eriksen
  • Johnny Byrne

Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:

  • Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson

    An actor, model, musician, and producer from england.

  • Debby Ryan
    Debby Ryan

    Debby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.

  • Bea Arthur
    Bea Arthur

    Bea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.

  • Stephen Colbert
    Stephen Colbert

    American political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.

  • Dennis Rodman
    Dennis Rodman

    American basketball player, an american athlete.

  • Ritchie Valens
    Ritchie Valens

    After renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.

  • Sunny Leone
    Sunny Leone

    Canadian american actress, model, and pornstar.

  • Iwan Rheon
    Iwan Rheon

    Welsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.

  • Joe Louis
    Joe Louis

    American heavyweight boxer.

  • Senta Berger
    Senta Berger

    Vienna, austria -- actress (cast a giant shadow).

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May 13, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 12 days old,

or 4432 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31029 days old,

if you were born on May 13, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1939?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 13, 1939.

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May 13, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 13, 1939:

  • Stanisław Leśniewski

What famous deaths happened on May 13th?

Famous deaths on May 13th:

  • Gary Cooper
    Gary Cooper

    American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.

  • Doris Day
    Doris Day

    American singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Leatrice Joy
    Leatrice Joy

    Silent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.

  • Dan Blocker
    Dan Blocker

    Texas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).

  • Wealthy Astor

    Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.

  • Kathleen Kennedy

    Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.

  • Amais Mabini

    Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.

  • Malik Ambar

    Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.

  • Rehman

    Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 13th

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May 13, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 13, 1939:

  • Our Lady of Fatima
  • Rotuma Day in Fiji.
  • World Fair Trade Day (2006).
  • Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
  • Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).

Saints celebrated on May 13, 1939:

  • Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
  • Saint John the Silent
  • Saint Gerald of Villamagna
  • Saint Robert Bellarmine
  • Saint Servatus
  • Saint Rolanda

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May 13, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 13, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin

Starring: Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn, John Mills

Country: United States of America

It's a Wonderful World

It's a Wonderful World

Release year: 1939

Directed by: W.S. Van Dyke

Starring: Claudette Colbert, James Stewart, Guy Kibbee, Nat Pendleton

Country: United States of America

Only Angels Have Wings

Only Angels Have Wings

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Rita Hayworth, Richard Barthelmess

Country: United States of America

Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Robert Newton, Charles Laughton, Horace Hodges

Country: United States of America

Three Texas Steers

Three Texas Steers

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: John Wayne, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Carole Landis

May 13, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 13, 1939 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Percy Ponsonby

Percy Ponsonby

Release year: 1939

Starring: Charles Heslop

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Who was the US President on May 13, 1939?

On May 13, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1939?

On May 13, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 13, 1939?

On May 13, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 13th?

May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
  • 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.

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What happened in 1939?

1939 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barney Bear, cartoon character, by MGM, debuts
  • Glamour magazine begins publishing
  • Adolf Hitler denies he intends to go to war against France and Britain

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What was the calendar for May 1939?

May 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1939 calendar looked like.

Saturday May 13, 1939