What happened on Monday April 10, 1939?

About April 10th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Tensions rise as countries mobilize troops in response to Italy's invasion of Albania, signaling increasing geopolitical instability in Europe preceding World War II.
  • Day of the week: April 10th, 1939 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about April 10th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on April 10th, 1939.

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April 10, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 10, 1939:

  • Border Mobilization in Response to Albanian Invasion Tensions rise as countries mobilize troops in response to Italy's invasion of Albania, signaling increasing geopolitical instability in Europe preceding World War II.
  • Italy Completes Occupation of Albania The Italian army finalizes its military occupation of Albania, expanding Mussolini's territorial ambitions and increasing tensions in the Balkan region.
  • Westerbork Transit Camp Established The Dutch government under Colijn opens the Westerbork camp, which would later become a notorious transit camp for Jewish refugees and eventually a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
  • Dutch Troops Deployed to German Border In response to growing European tensions, the Netherlands strategically positions troops along its border with Germany, reflecting increasing military preparedness.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Publishes First Book Alcoholics Anonymous publishes its foundational text, known as the 'Big Book', which would become a crucial resource for addiction recovery and the 12-step program worldwide.
  • Birth of Claudio Magris Claudio Magris is born in Trieste, Italy. He would later become a renowned scholar, translator, and writer known for his significant contributions to European literature and cultural studies.
  • Death of Peter Patton Peter Patton, an English ice hockey player and administrator, passes away, marking the end of a career in sports administration.

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April 10, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 10, 1939?


April 10, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 100th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 10, 1939 can also be written as 4/10/1939 in the US and as 10/4/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 10, 1939?


Famous people born on April 10, 1939:

  • Michael Learned
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  • Claudio Magris

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April 10, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 10, 1939:

  • Alfredo Panzini

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April 10, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 10th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 10, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 10, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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April 10, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 10, 1939 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 10, 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 April 10, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:09 am and setting at 11:05 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 April 10, 1939?


Someone born on April 10, 1939 is:

86 years 1 month old,

or 1033 months and 4 days old,

or 4492 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31446 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 10, 1939?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 10, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 10, 1939.

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