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see horoscope and birth chart for October 14, 1939What happened on Saturday October 14, 1939?
About October 14th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: In a daring and devastating naval operation during the early stages of World War II, German U-boat U-47, commanded by Günther Prien, successfully infiltrated the British Royal Navy's primary anchorage at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. The submarine torpedoed the British battleship HMS Royal Oak, causing her to sink rapidly. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of 833 British sailors, marking a significant early psychological blow to British naval supremacy.
- Day of the week: October 14th, 1939 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about October 14th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on October 14th, 1939.
Table of contents
- October 14, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 14, 1939?
- Who was born on October 14, 1939?
- October 14, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- October 14, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 14, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 14, 1939?
- Back in 1939
October 14, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 14, 1939:
- Sinking of HMS Royal Oak In a daring and devastating naval operation during the early stages of World War II, German U-boat U-47, commanded by Günther Prien, successfully infiltrated the British Royal Navy's primary anchorage at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. The submarine torpedoed the British battleship HMS Royal Oak, causing her to sink rapidly. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of 833 British sailors, marking a significant early psychological blow to British naval supremacy.
- Broadcast Music Incorporated Founded Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) was established, becoming a significant performing rights organization that would play a crucial role in managing music licensing and supporting musicians across the United States.
- Sugar Rationing in the Netherlands The Netherlands implemented sugar rationing, a common economic measure during World War II to manage scarce resources and ensure equitable distribution of essential commodities.
October 14, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 14, 1939?
October 14, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 287th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 14, 1939 can also be written as 10/14/1939 in the US and as 14/10/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 14, 1939?
Famous people born on October 14, 1939:
- Ralph Lauren
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October 14, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 14, 1939:
- Gunnar Helsengreen
- Alberto Romita
October 14, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 14, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 14, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 14, 1939 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:02 am and setting at 07:23 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1939.
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Your place in the Universe on October 14, 1939
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Someone born on October 14, 1939 is:
85 years 7 months old,
or 1027 months
or 4465 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31259 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 1939?
There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 14th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 14, 1939.
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