What happened on Wednesday November 15, 1939?

Here's what happened on November 15, 1939:

• Nazi Mass Murder of Warsaw Jews Begins The Nazi German forces initiated systematic mass killings of Jewish residents in Warsaw, marking an escalation of the Holocaust and the brutal persecution of Jewish populations in occupied Poland.
• Anti-German Demonstrations in Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakian citizens staged widespread protests against Nazi German occupation and oppression, reflecting growing resistance to Nazi control in Eastern Europe.
• Jan Opletal Funeral Sparks Demonstrations The funeral of Jan Opletal transformed into a spontaneous anti-Nazi demonstration in Prague, highlighting Czech resistance against Nazi occupation and growing national solidarity.
• First Unemployment Check Issued The Social Security Administration approved and issued the first unemployment check, a significant milestone in the United States' social welfare system during the Great Depression era.
• Anglo-French Supreme War Council Meeting The Allied powers' Supreme War Council convened in Paris to discuss strategic coordination and military planning during the early stages of World War II.
• Jefferson Memorial Cornerstone Laid President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially laid the cornerstone for the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., commemorating one of America's founding fathers and symbolizing national unity during challenging times.
• Josef Matoušek Executed Czech historian and professor Josef Matoušek was executed by Nazi forces, representing the brutal suppression of intellectual resistance in occupied territories.
• Tower of London Film Released The historical film 'Tower of London' premiered, featuring a star-studded cast including Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, and Vincent Price, contributing to the era's cinematic landscape.
• Auberon Waugh Born Journalist Auberon Waugh was born, who would later become a notable and controversial British writer known for his satirical and provocative writing style.

Events in 1939

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

Magazines from Nov. 15, 1939

Newspapers from Nov. 15, 1939

November 15, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 319th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 15, 1939 can also be written as 11/15/1939 in the US and as 15/11/1939 in UK and Europe.

November 15, 1939 in November 1939 calendar

Famous people born on November 15, 1939:

• Yaphet Kotto

  Renowned African American actor famous for roles in James Bond film 'Live and Let Die' and sci-fi classic 'Alien'.

• Wendy Carlos

  Pioneering electronic musician famous for groundbreaking synthesizer work and soundtrack compositions, including 'A Clockwork Orange'.

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on November 15th

November 15, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 15, 1939 was Yodelin' Jive by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

1. Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters - Yodelin' Jive

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 15th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 15, 1939 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 15, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:27 am and setting at 09:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Nov 26, 1939.

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Your place in the Universe on November 15, 1939

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Someone born on November 15, 1939 is:

85 years 5 months old,

or 1025 months and 29 days old,

or 4461 weeks

or 31227 days old,

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

There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 15th 2025.

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

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

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