What happened on Monday October 16, 1939?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1939:

• German Troops Cross Western Frontier into France German military forces advanced across the western frontier into French territory, engaging in a battle that resulted in the loss of twenty tanks during the initial stages of World War II.
• RAF Squadron Intercepts First Luftwaffe Raid No. 603 Squadron of the Royal Air Force successfully intercepted the first Luftwaffe air raid on British territory, marking a significant early aerial engagement of World War II.
• Luftwaffe Air Raid on Firth of Forth Nine Luftwaffe aircraft conducted a significant air raid on the Firth of Forth, damaging three British naval vessels: the cruisers Southampton and Edinburgh, and the destroyer Mohawk. The attack resulted in sixteen Royal Navy crew fatalities. Supermarine Spitfires from No. 603 Squadron successfully counterattacked, shooting down three enemy aircraft in the first such engagement over British territory.
• British Gold Transported to Canada for Safekeeping Five British warships arrived in Halifax, Canada, transporting approximately 10 million Pounds Sterling in gold from Britain and other Allied nations. This strategic move was designed to protect valuable financial assets from potential wartime seizure or destruction.
• Nazi Ethnic Cleansing in Gdynia Nazi authorities issued an order to forcibly evacuate all Polish residents from the city of Gdynia, representing an early instance of ethnic displacement during World War II.
• Sugar Rationing Begins in Netherlands The Netherlands implemented sugar rationing, a common wartime measure to manage food resources and ensure equitable distribution during World War II.
• Broadway Premiere of 'The Man Who Came to Dinner' The comedy play 'The Man Who Came to Dinner', written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, made its Broadway debut at the Music Box Theatre, offering a moment of cultural respite amidst the growing tensions of World War II.

Events in 1939

October 16, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1939

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1939

October 16, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 289th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1939 can also be written as 10/16/1939 in the US and as 16/10/1939 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1939 in October 1939 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1939:

• Batya Stark
• Joe Dolan
• Amancio Amaro Varela
• Suely Franco
• Badal Roy

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1939:

• Pietro Niccolini
• Ludolf Nielsen
• Stjepan Sarkotić

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on October 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 16, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1939 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:08 am and setting at 09:06 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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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1939

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Someone born on October 16, 1939 is:

85 years 6 months old,

or 1026 months and 28 days old,

or 4465 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31257 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1939?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 16, 1939.

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