What happened on Thursday June 01, 1939?

About June 1st, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Retired German Colonel-General Gerd von Runstedt was recalled to active military service, signaling Germany's increasing military preparations as World War II approached.
  • Day of the week: June 1st, 1939 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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June 01, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 01, 1939:

  • Von Runstedt Returns to Military Service Retired German Colonel-General Gerd von Runstedt was recalled to active military service, signaling Germany's increasing military preparations as World War II approached.
  • Focke-Wulf Fw 190 First Flight The German Focke-Wulf Fw 190, a critical fighter aircraft of World War II, completed its maiden flight, representing a significant advancement in German military aviation technology.
  • HMS Thetis Submarine Tragedy The British submarine HMS Thetis sank in Liverpool Bay, resulting in the tragic loss of all 99 crew members aboard, a devastating maritime disaster.
  • First Televised Heavyweight Boxing Match A historic moment in sports broadcasting: the first televised heavyweight boxing match between Max Baer and Lou Nova, marking a significant milestone in media and sports entertainment.
  • First Night Baseball Game at Shibe Park Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 in the first night baseball game played at Philadelphia's Shibe Park, representing a transformative moment in baseball history.
  • Jackie Stewart Birth Jackie Stewart, a legendary British race car driver who would later become a three-time Formula One World Champion and prominent safety advocate, was born.

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June 01, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 01, 1939?


June 01, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1939 can also be written as 6/1/1939 in the US and as 1/6/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 01, 1939?


Famous people born on June 01, 1939:

  • Cleavon Little
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June 01, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 01, 1939:

  • Arthur Wood
  • Emil Ziehl

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June 01, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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

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June 01, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 01, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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June 01, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 01, 1939 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 01, 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 June 01, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:58 pm and setting at 05:58 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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How old is someone born on June 01, 1939?


Someone born on June 01, 1939 is:

85 years 10 months old,

or 1030 months and 22 days old,

or 4481 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31373 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 01, 1939?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 01, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 01, 1939.

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