What happened on Sunday October 15, 1939?

About October 15th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: The final conference on the Antarctic Treaty convenes in Washington, D.C., initiating a six-week negotiation process that would result in 12 countries signing an agreement to preserve Antarctica for peaceful scientific research, establishing a groundbreaking international cooperation model.
  • Day of the week: October 15th, 1939 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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October 15, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1939:

  • Antarctic Treaty Conference Begins The final conference on the Antarctic Treaty convenes in Washington, D.C., initiating a six-week negotiation process that would result in 12 countries signing an agreement to preserve Antarctica for peaceful scientific research, establishing a groundbreaking international cooperation model.
  • LaGuardia Airport Opens in New York City LaGuardia Airport officially opens in Queens, New York City, representing a major milestone in the development of modern urban aviation infrastructure and named after the city's legendary mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia.
  • Closure of Historic Yeshiva of Mir The renowned Yeshiva of Mir, one of the oldest and most prestigious Jewish educational institutions in Europe, closes its doors after 124 years of continuous operation, marking a significant moment in Jewish academic history during the early stages of World War II.

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

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What day of the week was October 15, 1939?


October 15, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 288th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1939 can also be written as 10/15/1939 in the US and as 15/10/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 15, 1939?


Famous people born on October 15, 1939:

  • Ralph Lauren

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


Famous people died on October 15, 1939:

  • Robert Haab

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:08 am and setting at 08:13 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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How old is someone born on October 15, 1939?


Someone born on October 15, 1939 is:

85 years 6 months old,

or 1026 months and 29 days old,

or 4465 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31258 days old,

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

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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

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

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