What happened on Monday June 12, 1939?

About June 12th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is officially established in Cooperstown, New York, marking a significant milestone in preserving the history and cultural legacy of America's national pastime. This institution would become the premier repository for baseball memorabilia, player records, and historical artifacts.
  • Day of the week: June 12th, 1939 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about June 12th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on June 12th, 1939.

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June 12, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 12, 1939:

  • National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Established The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is officially established in Cooperstown, New York, marking a significant milestone in preserving the history and cultural legacy of America's national pastime. This institution would become the premier repository for baseball memorabilia, player records, and historical artifacts.
  • Dr. Cyclops: First Horror Film in Three-Strip Technicolor Paramount Pictures begins shooting 'Dr. Cyclops', a groundbreaking horror film that becomes the first movie photographed using three-strip Technicolor technology, representing a significant advancement in cinematic visual techniques.
  • Byron Nelson Wins 43rd US Golf Open Byron Nelson wins the 43rd US Golf Open at Philadelphia Country Club, shooting an impressive 284, showcasing his exceptional skill and contributing to his legendary status in professional golf.

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June 12, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 12, 1939?


June 12, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1939 can also be written as 6/12/1939 in the US and as 12/6/1939 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1939 in June 1939 calendar

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Who was born on June 12, 1939?


Famous people born on June 12, 1939:

  • Jackie Stewart

    Legendary Scottish racing driver, three-time Formula One World Champion known for his exceptional skill and safety advocacy in motorsports.

  • Laurent Spanghero

    French entrepreneur from an Italian descent family who founded the food processing company 'A la Table de Spanghero' in 1970.

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June 12, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 12, 1939:

  • Pierre Nijs

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June 12, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 12, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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June 12, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 12, 1939 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 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 June 12, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:59 am and setting at 04:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 02, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1939.

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How old is someone born on June 12, 1939?


Someone born on June 12, 1939 is:

85 years 11 months old,

or 1031 months and 24 days old,

or 4486 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31405 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 12, 1939?

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 12, 1939.

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