Monday May 29, 1939: on this day

May 29, 1939 was the 149th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 29, 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 29, 1939, who was born and died on May 29, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 29, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Young Mr. Lincoln, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Trooping The Colour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 29th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 29, 1939?


May 29, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 149th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1939 can also be written as 5/29/1939 in the US and as 29/5/1939 in UK and Europe.

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May 29, 1939: What happened on that day?


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May 29, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 29, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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May 29, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 29, 1939 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 29, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:52 pm and setting at 03:47 am.

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 29, 1939?


Famous people born on May 29, 1939:

  • Nanette Newman
    Nanette Newman

    Actress / writer (endless game of human bondage).

  • Al Unser

    American race car driver, who was the youngest of a prominent race-car family and became the first american driver to win the u.s.

  • Pete Smith

    Australian radio and television announcer.

  • André Rossinot

    French politician and minister of public functions in 1993.

  • Isabelle Corey
  • Givi Čikvanaja
  • Salvatore Sechi
  • Luigi Vinci
  • Moira Abernethy

Whose famous birthday is on May 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 29th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

    Cameron boyce was an american actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.

  • Danny Elfman
    Danny Elfman

    Danny elfman is a composer known for his work on numerous film scores, including those for tim burton's movies such as 'batman' and 'edward...

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Melanie Brown
    Melanie Brown

    English actress and musician (spice girls).

  • Annette Bening
    Annette Bening

    Annette bening is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as american beauty, the kids are all right, and being...

  • Laura Bailey
    Laura Bailey

    Laura bailey is an american actress known for her work in voice acting, particularly for her roles in video games such as the last of us...

  • Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett

    He is a british homosexual actor.

  • Riley Keough
    Riley Keough

    American daughter of a prominent family, she was the first grandchild of elvis presley's late father, danny keough.

  • Adrian Paul
    Adrian Paul

    British actor seen in "the highlanders" tv series.

  • Melissa Etheridge
    Melissa Etheridge

    American singer, songwriter, and rock star.

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May 29, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months and 19 days old,

or 4425 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30976 days old,

if you were born on May 29, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1939?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 29, 1939.

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May 29, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 29, 1939:

  • Ursula Ledóchowska

    Polish-austrian saint and nun founded the congregation of the ursulines of the agonizing heart of jesus (d. 1939).

  • Joseph Grinnell
  • Åke Lundeberg

What famous deaths happened on May 29th?

Famous deaths on May 29th:

  • Romy Schneider
    Romy Schneider

    Internationally known german actress.

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Harvey Korman
    Harvey Korman

    American comedian and actor, who has performed on tv commercials and stage.

  • Mary Pickford
    Mary Pickford

    Canadian-american actress.

  • Gavin MacLeod
    Gavin MacLeod

    American actor best known for his roles in the tv series "the mary tyler moore show" (1970-1977) and "the love boat” (1977-87).

  • Betsy Palmer
    Betsy Palmer

    Betsy palmer was an american actress best known for her role as mrs.

  • Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice

    American comedian, genius at caricature and humor.

  • Coral Browne
    Coral Browne

    Australian actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • John Barrymore
    John Barrymore

    American minor actor claimed to be the unborn son of john barrymore.

  • Eugenie Besserer
    Eugenie Besserer

    Actress anna christie, madame x, dies at 65.

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May 29, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 29, 1939:

  • Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
  • Nigeria: Democracy Day.
  • United Kingdom: Oak Apple Day.
  • Venezuela: Tree Day.
  • Argentina: Army Day.
  • Blessed Adhemar
  • Bahá'f Faith: Ascension of Bahá'u'llah.

Observances on May 29, 1939:

  • International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Saints celebrated on May 29, 1939:

  • Saint Theodosia
  • Saint Erwin
  • Saint Maximinus of Trier

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May 29, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 29, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln

Release year: 1939

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan

Country: United States of America

Wolf Call

Wolf Call

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George Waggner

Starring: John Carroll, Movita, George Lynn, Guy Usher

The Gorilla

The Gorilla

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Al Ritz, Anita Louise

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

May 29, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 29, 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:

Trooping the Colour

Trooping the Colour

Release year: 1939

Directed by: NA

Percy Ponsonby

Percy Ponsonby

Release year: 1939

Starring: Charles Heslop

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Who was the US President on May 29, 1939?

On May 29, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 29, 1939?

On May 29, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 29, 1939?

On May 29, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 29th?

May 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - T-series, an indian film production company and record label, has reached 100 million subscribers to its most-subscribed youtube channel.
  • 2018 - 2018 liege attack: three people are killed, including two officers from the belgian police, in liege. four officers were also injured in the shooting. police later killed the gunman who took a female hostage.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: philippine forces continue fighting maute militants for marawi.

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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.

Monday May 29, 1939