What happened on Monday April 17, 1939?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1939:

• USSR Signs Anti-German Pact with Britain and France On April 17, 1939, Soviet leader Josef Stalin signed a significant diplomatic agreement with Britain and France, forming a strategic alliance against potential German aggression. This pact was a critical diplomatic maneuver in the lead-up to World War II, signaling growing international tensions and attempts to contain Nazi Germany's expansionist ambitions.
• Joe Louis Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title Legendary boxer Joe Louis demonstrated his extraordinary boxing prowess by knocking out Jack Roper in a single round, successfully defending his heavyweight championship title and further cementing his status as one of the greatest boxers of his era.
• Ellison Brown Wins Boston Marathon Ellison Brown triumphed in the 43rd Boston Marathon, completing the grueling race in an impressive time of 2:28:51.8. This victory marked his second win in the prestigious long-distance running event, highlighting his exceptional athletic skill and endurance.
• SN Behrman's Play Premieres in New York Playwright SN Behrman's comedic work 'No Time for Comedy' made its debut in New York City, contributing to the vibrant theatrical landscape of the late 1930s and showcasing the era's rich cultural production.

Events in 1939

April 17, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1939

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 1939

April 17, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 107th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1939 can also be written as 4/17/1939 in the US and as 17/4/1939 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1939 in April 1939 calendar

Famous people born on April 17, 1939:

• Dusty Springfield

  Iconic English pop singer known for her distinctive voice and influential contributions to 1960s music, particularly in soul and pop genres.

• Robin Knox-Johnston

  Renowned British sailor who was the first person to sail single-handedly and non-stop around the world in 1969.

• Paul

  Trappist monk involved in the tragic Tibhirine monastery kidnapping in Algeria, where seven monks were killed under controversial...

• Henri Conze

  French senior official who led the government defense procurement agency, overseeing weapon systems program management, development, and...

• Paul Favre-Miville
• Paolo Fabbri
• Aniceto Molina

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on April 17th

Famous people died on April 17, 1939:

• Franz Ehrenhöfer
• Ernst Finger
• Harry Stiff

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on April 17th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1939 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 05:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1939 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1939.

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Your place in the Universe on April 17, 1939

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Someone born on April 17, 1939 is:

86 years and 27 days old,

or 1032 months and 27 days old,

or 4491 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31439 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1939?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 17, 1939.

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