What happened on Friday May 05, 1939?

About May 5th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Poland firmly rejected Nazi Germany's aggressive territorial demands to annex the Free City of Danzig and the Polish Corridor. This resolute stance demonstrated Poland's determination to maintain its sovereignty in the face of mounting German pressure, signaling a critical moment of tension leading up to World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 5th, 1939 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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May 05, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 1939:

  • Poland Stands Firm Against Nazi Territorial Demands Poland firmly rejected Nazi Germany's aggressive territorial demands to annex the Free City of Danzig and the Polish Corridor. This resolute stance demonstrated Poland's determination to maintain its sovereignty in the face of mounting German pressure, signaling a critical moment of tension leading up to World War II.
  • Japan Signals Conditional Support for Axis Powers Japanese Prime Minister Kiichiro Hiranuma announced Japan's strategic position of supporting Germany and Italy in the event of an attack, while carefully avoiding immediate commitment. This diplomatic statement revealed the complex geopolitical maneuverings preceding World War II and Japan's calculated approach to potential international conflicts.
  • Devastating Flash Floods in Kentucky A catastrophic series of flash floods struck Northeast Kentucky, resulting in 75 confirmed fatalities. The sudden and intense flooding caused significant destruction to local communities, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.

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May 05, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 05, 1939?


May 05, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 125th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1939 can also be written as 5/5/1939 in the US and as 5/5/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 05, 1939?


Famous people born on May 05, 1939:

  • Amos Oz

    Internationally acclaimed Israeli novelist, journalist, and intellectual who was a prominent voice in Israeli literature and peace advocacy.

  • Pierre Wynants

    Renowned Belgian restaurateur who inherited and elevated the famous restaurant Comme Chez Soi, maintaining its prestigious reputation and...

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May 05, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1939:

  • Giuseppe Angelillo

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May 05, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th 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 05, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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May 05, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 09:12 pm and setting at 08:07 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 May 05, 1939?


Someone born on May 05, 1939 is:

85 years 11 months old,

or 1031 months and 27 days old,

or 4487 weeks

or 31409 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1939?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 05, 1939.

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