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see horoscope and birth chart for May 16, 1939What happened on Tuesday May 16, 1939?
About May 16th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: The United States government initiated the first food stamp program in Rochester, New York, as part of the New Deal era's efforts to address food insecurity and support struggling farmers during the Great Depression. This innovative social welfare program would eventually become a critical component of national nutrition assistance.
- Day of the week: May 16th, 1939 was a Tuesday
- 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 16th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on May 16th, 1939.
May 16, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1939:
- First US Food Stamp Program Launch The United States government initiated the first food stamp program in Rochester, New York, as part of the New Deal era's efforts to address food insecurity and support struggling farmers during the Great Depression. This innovative social welfare program would eventually become a critical component of national nutrition assistance.
- First Major League Night Baseball Game The Cleveland Indians defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 8-3 in 10 innings at Shibe Park, marking the first night game in American League history. This groundbreaking event transformed baseball's traditional daytime scheduling and opened new possibilities for fan attendance and broadcasting.
- First Televised Baseball Game NBC broadcast the first televised baseball game, featuring Princeton University defeating Columbia University 2-1. This milestone represented a significant technological advancement in sports media and foreshadowed the future of sports entertainment broadcasting.
May 16, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 16, 1939?
May 16, 1939 was a Tuesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1939 can also be written as 5/16/1939 in the US and as 16/5/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 16, 1939?
Famous people born on May 16, 1939:
- Mario Segni
Prominent Italian politician and professor known for his significant role in Italian political reforms during the 1990s, particularly in...
- Pascal Salin
Renowned French economist and professor emeritus at Paris-Dauphine University, specializing in public finance and monetary economics, and...
- Jacques de Lescaut
- Mario Mori
May 16, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 16, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 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 birthMay 16, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1939 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 06:41 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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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1939
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Someone born on May 16, 1939 is:
85 years 11 months old,
or 1031 months and 17 days old,
or 4485 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31399 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1939?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 16, 1939.
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