What happened on Friday November 17, 1939?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1939:

• Nazi Persecution of Czech Students On November 17, 1939, the Nazi regime executed nine Czech students in a brutal crackdown following anti-Nazi demonstrations prompted by the death of Jan Opletal. As part of this systematic oppression, all Czech universities were forcibly shut down, and over 1,200 students were deported to concentration camps. This horrific event became a pivotal moment in resistance against Nazi tyranny, leading to the establishment of International Students' Day, which is now commemorated annually in many countries, particularly in the Czech Republic.
• Nazi Student Persecution in Czechoslovakia Nazi forces conducted a systematic assault on university dormitories in Prague and other Czechoslovakian towns, arresting thousands of students. Nine Czech students were summarily executed by firing squad without trial, marking a significant moment of Nazi brutality. This event led to the establishment of International Students' Day on November 17, commemorating the students who were killed or sent to concentration camps for their resistance against Nazi oppression.
• Soviet Invasion of Finland During World War II, Soviet forces launched an attack on Finland, reaching the strategically important Mannerheim Line, thus initiating the Winter War. This conflict would become a significant and challenging military engagement between the Soviet Union and Finland.
• Anglo-French Supreme War Council Meeting The Anglo-French Supreme War Council convened for its third meeting in Paris, discussing critical military strategies and alliance dynamics during the early stages of World War II.
• German U-boat Torpedo Attack A German U-boat conducted a torpedo attack on a passenger ship, contributing to the maritime warfare tactics employed during World War II.
• Release of Tower of London Film The historical film 'Tower of London' was released, featuring a star-studded cast including Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, and Vincent Price. This movie represented a significant moment in cinema history, particularly within the horror genre.

Events in 1939

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

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1939

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1939

November 17, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 321st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1939 can also be written as 11/17/1939 in the US and as 17/11/1939 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1939 in November 1939 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1939:

• Auberon Waugh

  Prominent British journalist and writer known for his satirical style, who came from a famous literary family.

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1939:

• Luigi Bozino
• Aurelio Mosquera

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on November 17th

November 17, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 1939 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:43 am and setting at 10:38 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 17, 1939

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Someone born on November 17, 1939 is:

85 years 5 months old,

or 1025 months and 27 days old,

or 4460 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31225 days old,

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

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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

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

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