What happened on Wednesday October 18, 1939?

Here's what happened on October 18, 1939:

• Hitler's Directive for Western Front Invasion Adolf Hitler issued Directive No. 7, which outlined strategic preparations for a potential attack in the Western European theater. This directive was a critical military planning document that would later contribute to the German invasion strategies during World War II.
• Roosevelt Bans Belligerent Submarines from US Waters President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a comprehensive ban on all belligerent submarines from American ports and territorial waters, with exceptions only in cases of force majeure. This action was a strategic diplomatic move during the early stages of World War II to maintain US neutrality while protecting national maritime interests.
• Soviet Union Establishes Military Bases in Estonia The Soviet Union strategically established military bases in Estonia, a significant geopolitical move that marked the beginning of Soviet territorial expansion and control in the Baltic region during World War II.
• Lee Harvey Oswald Born Lee Harvey Oswald, who would later become infamous as the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy, was born on this date.
• U-47 Crew Honored by Hitler The crew of the German submarine U-47, led by Captain Günther Prien, was brought to the Reich Chancellery in Berlin. Each crew member was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class, and Captain Prien received the prestigious Knight's Cross, recognizing their military achievements.
• MoMA Exhibits Unknown American Painters The Museum of Modern Art in New York opened an art exhibition titled 'Contemporary Unknown American Painters', which notably brought 79-year-old folk artist Grandma Moses to national prominence.
• Mike Ditka's NFL Career Begins Mike Ditka, who would become a legendary coach and tight-end for the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys, began his NFL rookie year.
• "Too Many Girls" Musical Premieres in New York The musical "Too Many Girls" by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart premiered in New York City, showcasing the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the late 1930s.

Events in 1939

October 18, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 18, 1939

Newspapers from Oct. 18, 1939

October 18, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 291st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1939 can also be written as 10/18/1939 in the US and as 18/10/1939 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1939 in October 1939 calendar

Famous people born on October 18, 1939:

• Mike Ditka

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• Lee Harvey Oswald

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Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on October 18th

Famous people died on October 18, 1939:

• Josephine Ditt

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on October 18th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 1939 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:51 am and setting at 10:00 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 18, 1939

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Someone born on October 18, 1939 is:

85 years 6 months old,

or 1026 months and 26 days old,

or 4465 weeks

or 31255 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 1939?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 18, 1939.

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