What happened on Monday February 20, 1939?

About February 20th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 20, 1939, the largest pro-Nazi rally in United States history was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The German American Bund organized the event, attracting 20,000 members and sympathizers. The rally featured a massive stage with a portrait of George Washington flanked by swastikas, presenting itself as a 'pro-Americanism' event. Bund leader Fritz Julius Kuhn delivered speeches promoting Nazi ideology and anti-Semitic themes. Outside the venue, approximately 100,000 anti-Nazi counter-protesters gathered, with 1,700 police officers maintaining order and preventing potential violence.
  • Day of the week: February 20th, 1939 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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February 20, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 1939:

  • Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden On February 20, 1939, the largest pro-Nazi rally in United States history was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The German American Bund organized the event, attracting 20,000 members and sympathizers. The rally featured a massive stage with a portrait of George Washington flanked by swastikas, presenting itself as a 'pro-Americanism' event. Bund leader Fritz Julius Kuhn delivered speeches promoting Nazi ideology and anti-Semitic themes. Outside the venue, approximately 100,000 anti-Nazi counter-protesters gathered, with 1,700 police officers maintaining order and preventing potential violence.

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February 20, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was February 20, 1939?


February 20, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 51st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1939 can also be written as 2/20/1939 in the US and as 20/2/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 20, 1939?


Famous people born on February 20, 1939:

  • Herbert Kohler Jr.

    Prominent business leader who served as CEO of Kohler Co.

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February 20, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 20, 1939:

  • Pakubuwono X
  • Marie Tannæs
  • Giampaolo Dionisi Piomarta

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February 20, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 20, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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February 20, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 20, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 February 20, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:59 am and setting at 08:08 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on February 20, 1939?


Someone born on February 20, 1939 is:

86 years 2 months old,

or 1034 months and 24 days old,

or 4499 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31495 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1939?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 20, 1939.

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