What happened on Saturday July 15, 1939?

About July 15th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Clara Adams from New York City became the first woman to successfully complete a round-the-world flight, marking a significant milestone in aviation history and women's achievements in aerospace exploration.
  • Day of the week: July 15th, 1939 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about July 15th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on July 15th, 1939.

history

July 15, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 15, 1939:

  • Clara Adams Completes First Round-the-World Flight by a Woman Clara Adams from New York City became the first woman to successfully complete a round-the-world flight, marking a significant milestone in aviation history and women's achievements in aerospace exploration.
  • Henry Picard Wins 22nd PGA Championship Professional golfer Henry Picard secured victory at the 22nd PGA Championship on July 15, 1939, demonstrating his exceptional skill and competitive prowess in the sport.
  • Manila Broadcasting Company Launches Radio Station KZRH The Manila Broadcasting Company inaugurated its radio station KZRH on July 15, 1939, marking an important moment in Philippine media and communication history.

Events in 1939

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

LIFE Magazine

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1939

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1939

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was July 15, 1939?


July 15, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 196th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1939 can also be written as 7/15/1939 in the US and as 15/7/1939 in UK and Europe.

timeadventure

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on July 15th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for July 15, 1939
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
birthday

Who was born on July 15, 1939?


Famous people born on July 15, 1939:

  • Sid Haig
    Sid Haig

    Sid Haig was an iconic American actor renowned for his memorable roles in horror films, particularly as Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie's...

  • Aníbal Cavaco Silva

    Aníbal Cavaco Silva is a prominent Portuguese economist and politician who served as the 19th President of Portugal from 2006 to 2016,...

  • Patrick Wayne

    Patrick Wayne is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Rounder Shirley' and 'Beyond Atlantis'.

  • Don Kojis

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on July 15th

RIP

July 15, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 15, 1939:

  • Eugen Bleuler

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on July 15th

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was July 15, 1939 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
zodiac

July 15, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 15, 1939! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

July 15, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 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 birth
zodiac

July 15, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

0%

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:19 am and setting at 08:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1939.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in July 1939


Your place in the Universe on July 15, 1939

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on July 15, 1939?


Someone born on July 15, 1939 is:

85 years 9 months old,

or 1029 months and 29 days old,

or 4478 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31350 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Saturday July 15, 1939