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see horoscope and birth chart for May 04, 1939What happened on Thursday May 04, 1939?
About May 4th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: The SS St. Louis departed from Hamburg, carrying 937 passengers, of whom over 900 were Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. This voyage would become a tragic symbol of the world's failure to provide sanctuary to Jews escaping the Holocaust, as most passengers would be denied entry to various countries and forced to return to Europe.
- Day of the week: May 4th, 1939 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about May 4th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on May 4th, 1939.
Table of contents
- May 04, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 04, 1939?
- Who was born on May 04, 1939?
- May 04, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- May 04, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 04, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 04, 1939?
- Back in 1939
May 04, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 04, 1939:
- SS St. Louis Departs with Jewish Refugees The SS St. Louis departed from Hamburg, carrying 937 passengers, of whom over 900 were Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. This voyage would become a tragic symbol of the world's failure to provide sanctuary to Jews escaping the Holocaust, as most passengers would be denied entry to various countries and forced to return to Europe.
- Japan's Diplomatic Support for Axis Powers Japanese Prime Minister Kiichiro Hiranuma formally declared Japan's commitment to support Germany and Italy through political, economic, and military assistance if either nation was attacked by a power other than the Soviet Union. This diplomatic overture signaled Japan's alignment with the Axis powers and set the stage for potential future collaboration during the lead-up to World War II.
- Birth of Amos Oz Amos Oz, a renowned Israeli writer, novelist, and journalist, was born. He would later become a prominent literary figure known for his contributions to Israeli literature and his advocacy for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
May 04, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 04, 1939?
Who was born on May 04, 1939?
Famous people born on May 04, 1939:
- Amos Oz
Renowned Israeli novelist, journalist, and intellectual who was a professor at Ben-Gurion University and a prominent voice in Israeli...
- Pierre Méhaignerie
Prominent French politician who served as a deputy in the Ille-et-Vilaine region and was mayor of Vitré, re-elected in 2008.
- Michel Lucas
French business leader and banker who served as president of Crédit Mutuel, a major French banking group.
- Charles Owens (saxophonist)
May 04, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
May 04, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.
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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 04, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 04, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 04, 1939 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 04, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:12 pm and setting at 07:17 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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Your place in the Universe on May 04, 1939
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on May 04, 1939?
Someone born on May 04, 1939 is:
86 years and 10 days old,
or 1032 months and 10 days old,
or 4488 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31422 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1939?
There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 4th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 04, 1939.
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Back in 1939
