What happened on Thursday May 11, 1939?

About May 11th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Hungarian government initiated state-sanctioned persecution of Jews through a series of discriminatory laws that systematically stripped Jewish citizens of their civil liberties. These early legislative actions were part of the broader Nazi-influenced antisemitic policies that would escalate during World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 11th, 1939 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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May 11, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1939:

  • Hungarian Anti-Semitic Legislation Begins The Hungarian government initiated state-sanctioned persecution of Jews through a series of discriminatory laws that systematically stripped Jewish citizens of their civil liberties. These early legislative actions were part of the broader Nazi-influenced antisemitic policies that would escalate during World War II.
  • Soviet Invasion of Manchuria Soviet leader Joseph Stalin ordered Soviet troops to invade Japanese-controlled Manchuria, initiating a prolonged four-month military campaign that resulted in significant casualties for the Japanese forces. This strategic military operation was a critical moment in the complex geopolitical landscape preceding World War II.
  • Battle of Nomonhan: Japanese-Soviet Conflict The Japanese Kwantung Army launched an attack on Soviet and Mongolian forces in the Khalkin Gol region of Outer Mongolia, marking a significant border conflict between Japan and the Soviet Union. This engagement would become a crucial prelude to larger World War II confrontations in the Asian theater.

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May 11, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 11, 1939?


May 11, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 131st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1939 can also be written as 5/11/1939 in the US and as 11/5/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 11, 1939?


Famous people born on May 11, 1939:

  • Antoine Rufenacht

    French right-wing politician who served as mayor of Le Havre from 1995 to 2010, representing the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party.

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May 11, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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May 11, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1939 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:33 am and setting at 01:40 pm.

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 11, 1939?


Someone born on May 11, 1939 is:

85 years 11 months old,

or 1031 months and 22 days old,

or 4486 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31404 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1939?

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 11, 1939.

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