Monday May 01, 1939: on this day

May 01, 1939 was the 121st day of the year 1939, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 01, 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 01, 1939, who was born and died on May 01, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Only Angels Have Wings, directed by Howard Hawks), TV series (e.g. Percy Ponsonby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1939?


May 01, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 121st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1939 can also be written as 5/1/1939 in the US and as 1/5/1939 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1939:

  • Batman comics hit street
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to marjorie kinnan rawlings (yearling)
  • ''batman'', created by bob kane (and, unofficially, bill finger) makes his first appearance in a comic book.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st 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 01, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on May 01, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:57 pm and setting at 05:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1939 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1939.

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Who was born on May 01, 1939?


Famous people born on May 01, 1939:

  • Judy Collins

    American folk singer, known for her crystal clear soprano for more than 30 years.

  • Victor Davies

    Canadian pianist, composer, and conductor.

  • Wilhelmina Cooper

    Dutch-american model and businesswoman, founded wilhelmina models (b. 1940).

  • Aba Cercato

    An italian television announcer and former tv presenter.

  • Ray Aranha

    Miami, florida -- actor (nick-married people).

  • Max Robinson

    At 49, 1st black tv anchor of abc (abc), dies from aids.

  • Judy Collins in Seattle

    Washington, usa: singer ("send in the clowns", “both sides now”, "clouds").

  • Billie Bryant

    American homicide, who was on the fbi's "10 most wanted" list for his crimes.

  • Max Robinson in Richmond

    Virginia, usa; news anchor (abc evening news).

  • Christiane Hammacher
  • Isabella
  • France Rumilly

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 18 days old,

or 4433 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31035 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1939.

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

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

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

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

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May 01, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1939:

  • Delancey Wendell

    Renowned American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Bautista Saavedra Mallea
  • Frank E. Woods
  • Adelfo Calosci

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Daved Goldberg

    Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

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May 01, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1939:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1939:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.

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May 01, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Rose of Washington Square

Rose of Washington Square

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Al Jolson, William Frawley

Lucky Night

Lucky Night

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Myrna Loy, Robert Taylor, Joseph Allen, Henry O'Neill

May 01, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 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

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1939?

On May 01, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1939?

On May 01, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1939?

On May 01, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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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 1, 1939