What happened on Tuesday February 14, 1939?

About February 14th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 14, 1939, the German battleship Bismarck was launched in Hamburg, Germany. This massive warship would become one of the most famous naval vessels of World War II, symbolizing Nazi Germany's naval power and ambitions.
  • Day of the week: February 14th, 1939 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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February 14, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 14, 1939:

  • Launch of the Bismarck Battleship On February 14, 1939, the German battleship Bismarck was launched in Hamburg, Germany. This massive warship would become one of the most famous naval vessels of World War II, symbolizing Nazi Germany's naval power and ambitions.
  • Funeral of Pope Pius XI On February 14, 1939, Pope Pius XI was laid to rest in St. Peter's Basilica, marking the end of his significant papacy which was characterized by his strong stance against totalitarian ideologies and efforts to address social justice issues.
  • Director Change for Gone With the Wind On February 14, 1939, Victor Fleming replaced George Cukor as the director of the iconic film 'Gone With the Wind'. This change would prove pivotal in the film's production and eventual success, with Fleming ultimately guiding the movie to become a cinematic classic.

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February 14, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 14, 1939?


February 14, 1939 was a Tuesday and it was the 45th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1939 can also be written as 2/14/1939 in the US and as 14/2/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 14, 1939?


Famous people born on February 14, 1939:

  • Eugene Fama

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  • Enza Sampò
  • Michael Rudman
  • Sergio Bardotti
  • Bertus van Ellinkhuizen

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February 14, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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February 14, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 14, 1939 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 February 14, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 02:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1939.

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How old is someone born on February 14, 1939?


Someone born on February 14, 1939 is:

86 years 2 months old,

or 1034 months and 9 days old,

or 4497 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31480 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 1939?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 14, 1939.

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