What happened on Monday May 01, 1939?

About May 1st, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Batman, one of the most iconic comic book superheroes, first appeared in comic book publications, marking a significant moment in popular culture and comic book history.
  • Day of the week: May 1st, 1939 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about May 1st, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on May 1st, 1939.

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May 01, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1939:

  • Batman Comics Debut Batman, one of the most iconic comic book superheroes, first appeared in comic book publications, marking a significant moment in popular culture and comic book history.
  • Pulitzer Prize Awarded to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings wins the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for her novel 'The Yearling', a significant achievement in American literature.
  • Death of Wilhelm Normann, German Chemist Wilhelm Normann, a notable German chemist known for his pioneering work in hardening oils, passed away on this date. His research significantly contributed to industrial food processing techniques.

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

LIFE Magazine

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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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Who was born on May 01, 1939?


Famous people born on May 01, 1939:

  • Judy Collins

    Renowned American folk singer with a distinctive crystal-clear soprano voice who transitioned from classical piano to folk music.

  • Max Robinson

    Groundbreaking African American television journalist who became the first Black anchor of ABC Evening News.

  • Wilhelmina Cooper

    Pioneering Dutch-American model and entrepreneur who founded Wilhelmina Models, a highly influential modeling agency that shaped the fashion...

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


Famous people died on May 01, 1939:

  • Bautista Saavedra Mallea
  • Frank E. Woods

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Famous people who died on May 1st

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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.

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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 Waxing gibbous.

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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How old is someone born on May 01, 1939?


Someone born on May 01, 1939 is:

86 years and 13 days old,

or 1032 months and 13 days old,

or 4489 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31425 days old,

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

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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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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