What happened on Tuesday March 14, 1939?

Here's what happened on March 14, 1939:

• Nazi Germany Dissolves Czechoslovakia On March 14, 1939, Nazi Germany officially dissolved the Republic of Czechoslovakia, marking a significant moment in the lead-up to World War II. This action was part of Hitler's expansionist strategy to dismantle Czechoslovakia and incorporate its territories into the German Reich.
• German Occupation of Bohemia and Moravia German troops completed their full occupation of the Czechoslovak provinces of Bohemia and Moravia on March 14, 1939, solidifying Nazi control over these territories and effectively dismantling Czechoslovakia's sovereignty.
• Slovak Independence Under German Influence On March 14, 1939, the Slovak provincial assembly proclaimed independence, with Catholic priest Jozef Tiso becoming the president of the newly independent Slovak government. This independence was heavily influenced and pressured by Nazi Germany as part of their strategic territorial expansion.
• Pope Pius XII Succeeds Pope Pius XI Cardinal Pacelli was elected as Pope Pius XII, becoming the 260th pope of the Catholic Church. He would hold this position until 1958, serving during the tumultuous period of World War II and its aftermath.

Events in 1939

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

Magazines from Mar. 14, 1939

Newspapers from Mar. 14, 1939

March 14, 1939 was a Tuesday and it was the 73rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 14, 1939 can also be written as 3/14/1939 in the US and as 14/3/1939 in UK and Europe.

March 14, 1939 in March 1939 calendar

Famous people born on March 14, 1939:

• Neil Sedaka

  Renowned pop singer, songwriter, and pianist who had numerous hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s.

• Bertrand Blier

  Prominent French film director and screenwriter known for provocative and satirical cinema.

• William Benjamin Lenoir in Miami

  NASA astronaut who participated in the STS-5 Space Shuttle mission, exploring space exploration.

• Yves Boisset

  French film director specializing in movies inspired by real events, with notable works like 'Un Taxi Mauve' and 'Canicule'.

• Keiji Nakazawa
• Glauber Rocha
• Pilar Bardem
• Michael Hudson
• William B. Lenoir
• Melvin Small

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on March 14th

Famous people died on March 14, 1939:

• Agostino Borgato
• Federico Tabassi

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on March 14th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 14th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 14, 1939 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 14, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 02:15 am and setting at 01:14 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 14, 1939

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Someone born on March 14, 1939 is:

86 years 2 months old,

or 1034 months

or 4496 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31473 days old,

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

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 14th 2026.

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

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

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