What happened on Thursday April 13, 1939?

About April 13th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: John Steinbeck's seminal novel 'The Grapes of Wrath' is first published, a powerful narrative depicting the struggles of migrant workers during the Great Depression. The book would go on to win the Pulitzer Prize and become a landmark work of American literature.
  • Day of the week: April 13th, 1939 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about April 13th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on April 13th, 1939.

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April 13, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 13, 1939:

  • Publication of 'The Grapes of Wrath' John Steinbeck's seminal novel 'The Grapes of Wrath' is first published, a powerful narrative depicting the struggles of migrant workers during the Great Depression. The book would go on to win the Pulitzer Prize and become a landmark work of American literature.
  • Britain's Guarantee to Romania and Greece Britain offers a strategic diplomatic guarantee to Romania and Greece, signaling its commitment to supporting these nations in the face of potential Axis aggression. This diplomatic move was part of the pre-World War II efforts to create a collective security framework against Nazi expansion.
  • French Diplomatic Efforts for Peace Front In a critical diplomatic meeting in Paris, French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet discusses with Soviet Ambassador Jakob Suritz the potential formation of a 'peace front' involving France, Soviet Union, Great Britain, Poland, and Romania as a deterrent against German expansionism.
  • Formation of the Hindustani Lal Sena In India, the Hindustani Lal Sena (Indian Red Army) is formed, a revolutionary organization that vows to engage in armed struggle against British colonial rule. This group represented a significant moment in India's independence movement, signaling growing resistance to British imperial control.

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April 13, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 13, 1939?


April 13, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1939 can also be written as 4/13/1939 in the US and as 13/4/1939 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1939 in April 1939 calendar

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Who was born on April 13, 1939?


Famous people born on April 13, 1939:

  • Seamus Heaney
    Seamus Heaney

    Renowned Irish poet and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, widely considered one of the most important poets of the 20th century.

  • Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino

    Versatile American actor known for iconic roles in films like 'Goodfellas' and TV series 'Law & Order', also a talented singer and director.

  • Alan Ayckbourn

    Prolific and acclaimed British playwright known for his innovative and comedic theatrical works.

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April 13, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th 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 13, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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April 13, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 13, 1939 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 13, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 02:02 am and setting at 01:54 pm.

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 13, 1939?


Someone born on April 13, 1939 is:

86 years 1 month old,

or 1033 months and 1 day old,

or 4491 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31443 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1939?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 13, 1939.

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