What happened on Monday May 15, 1939?

About May 15th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Ravensbrück concentration camp, primarily designed for women, was established by Nazi Germany. This camp would become one of the most notorious sites of human rights violations during the Holocaust, imprisoning and killing thousands of women, children, and other victims.
  • Day of the week: May 15th, 1939 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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

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May 15, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1939:

  • Ravensbrück Concentration Camp Opens The Ravensbrück concentration camp, primarily designed for women, was established by Nazi Germany. This camp would become one of the most notorious sites of human rights violations during the Holocaust, imprisoning and killing thousands of women, children, and other victims.
  • Mussolini Inaugurates Military Airfield Near French Border Benito Mussolini attended the inauguration of a new military airfield in Caselle Torinese, strategically located just 25 air miles from the French border. This event highlighted the growing military tensions in Europe preceding World War II and Italy's strategic military preparations.
  • Eva Braun Enters International Media Spotlight Eva Braun was first mentioned in international press, specifically in a *Time* magazine article speculating about the personal lives of Hitler and Mussolini. The article identified her as a significant romantic partner of Adolf Hitler, whom he would visit in Munich.
  • Supreme Court Decides United States v. Miller The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in the *United States v. Miller* case, which would have significant implications for legal interpretation and potentially firearms regulations.
  • "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" Premieres in UK The romantic drama film *Goodbye, Mr. Chips*, based on James Hilton's novel, premiered in the United Kingdom. The film would go on to become a beloved classic, exploring themes of education, dedication, and personal transformation.

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

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What day of the week was May 15, 1939?


May 15, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 135th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1939 can also be written as 5/15/1939 in the US and as 15/5/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 15, 1939?


Famous people born on May 15, 1939:

  • Veruschka von Lehndorff

    Iconic German model and actress who became a significant figure in the fashion world during the 1960s and 1970s, known for her striking...

  • Jean-Claude Annoux

    French singer-songwriter known for his 1960s folk music, particularly the songs "Aux Jeunes Loups" and "Touristes", which were part of the...

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


Famous people died on May 15, 1939:

  • Max Naumann

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:29 am and setting at 05:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 1939.

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How old is someone born on May 15, 1939?


Someone born on May 15, 1939 is:

85 years 11 months old,

or 1031 months and 18 days old,

or 4485 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31400 days old,

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

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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

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

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