What happened on Saturday February 04, 1939?

About February 4th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Jura Soyfer, a talented 26-year-old Jewish political writer and cabaret artist, dies in the brutal conditions of Buchenwald concentration camp. His tragic death represents the devastating human cost of Nazi persecution and the systematic oppression of Jewish intellectuals during the Holocaust.
  • Day of the week: February 4th, 1939 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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February 04, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 04, 1939:

  • Death of Jura Soyfer in Buchenwald Jura Soyfer, a talented 26-year-old Jewish political writer and cabaret artist, dies in the brutal conditions of Buchenwald concentration camp. His tragic death represents the devastating human cost of Nazi persecution and the systematic oppression of Jewish intellectuals during the Holocaust.
  • Launch of the Bismarck Battleship The German battleship 'Bismarck', named after the famous Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, is launched in Hamburg. This massive warship would become a significant naval asset for Nazi Germany during the early stages of World War II, symbolizing the military buildup and expansionist ambitions of the Third Reich.
  • Glenn Cunningham Discusses Mile Running Limitations Glenn Cunningham, a renowned American middle-distance runner known for his exceptional mile performances, publicly states that breaking the four-minute mile barrier appears to be beyond human physiological capabilities. This statement reflects the prevailing scientific and athletic understanding of human performance limits at the time.

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February 04, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was February 04, 1939?


February 04, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 35th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 04, 1939 can also be written as 2/4/1939 in the US and as 4/2/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 04, 1939?


Famous people born on February 04, 1939:

  • Stan Lundine

    Stan Lundine was an American lawyer and politician who served as Lieutenant Governor of New York, representing the Democratic Party and...

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February 04, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 04, 1939:

  • Edward Sapir

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February 04, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 4th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 04, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 04, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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February 04, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 04, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 04, 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 February 04, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:08 pm and setting at 07:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1939.

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How old is someone born on February 04, 1939?


Someone born on February 04, 1939 is:

86 years 3 months old,

or 1035 months and 10 days old,

or 4501 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31511 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 04, 1939?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 04, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 04, 1939.

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