What happened on Wednesday February 15, 1939?

Here's what happened on February 15, 1939:

• Launch of the Bismarck Battleship The German battleship Bismarck was launched in Hamburg, Germany. Named after Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, this warship would become one of the most famous naval vessels of World War II, symbolizing Germany's naval power and ambitions.
• Olympic Athlete Record Ollie Ellefsen, a Norwegian athlete, set a record in the 3000m steeplechase during the 1960 Olympics, highlighting Norway's athletic prowess in track and field events.

Events in 1939

February 15, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 15, 1939

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 1939

February 15, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 46th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1939 can also be written as 2/15/1939 in the US and as 15/2/1939 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 1939 in February 1939 calendar

Famous people born on February 15, 1939:

• Robert Hansen

  Notorious American serial killer active in Alaska, responsible for multiple murders before his death in 2014.

• Alvin Cash

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on February 15th

Famous people died on February 15, 1939:

• Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin

  Russian painter and author (b. 1878).

• Henri Jaspar
• Arturo Malignani
• Luigi Credaro

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on February 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th 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 15, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 15, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 15, 1939 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 15, 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 15, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 03:21 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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Your place in the Universe on February 15, 1939

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Someone born on February 15, 1939 is:

86 years 2 months old,

or 1034 months and 29 days old,

or 4500 weeks

or 31500 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 15, 1939?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 15, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 15, 1939.

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