What happened on Sunday March 19, 1939?

About March 19th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Adolf Hitler formally communicates Germany's intention to annex the strategic port of Memel (now Klaipėda, Lithuania) through an official registered letter to the Lithuanian government. This action was part of Nazi Germany's aggressive territorial expansion strategy in the lead-up to World War II, demonstrating Hitler's increasingly bold diplomatic pressure tactics.
  • Day of the week: March 19th, 1939 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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March 19, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 19, 1939:

  • Germany's Territorial Expansion: Memel Annexation Threat Adolf Hitler formally communicates Germany's intention to annex the strategic port of Memel (now Klaipėda, Lithuania) through an official registered letter to the Lithuanian government. This action was part of Nazi Germany's aggressive territorial expansion strategy in the lead-up to World War II, demonstrating Hitler's increasingly bold diplomatic pressure tactics.
  • Joe Kapp: Professional Football Quarterback Joe Kapp was a notable professional American football quarterback who played for multiple NFL teams including the Minnesota Vikings, Boston Patriots, and Houston Oilers. Known for his competitive spirit and versatile playing style, Kapp was an important figure in professional football during the 1960s.
  • Abbas Ali Baig: Cricket Player's Remarkable Debut Abbas Ali Baig, an Indian cricket player, made a memorable international debut against England in 1959, scoring an impressive 112 runs. This performance marked him as a promising talent in Indian cricket history.

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March 19, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 19, 1939?


March 19, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 78th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1939 can also be written as 3/19/1939 in the US and as 19/3/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 19, 1939?


Famous people born on March 19, 1939:

  • Ron Atkinson

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  • Joe Kapp

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March 19, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 19, 1939:

  • Charles-François-Prosper Guérin

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March 19, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 19, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 19, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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March 19, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 19, 1939 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 19, 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 March 19, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:02 am and setting at 06:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 1939.

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How old is someone born on March 19, 1939?


Someone born on March 19, 1939 is:

86 years 1 month old,

or 1033 months and 4 days old,

or 4492 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31447 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 19, 1939?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 19, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 19, 1939.

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