What happened on Tuesday June 20, 1939?

About June 20th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: The SS Heimwehr Danzig is formed, a paramilitary unit associated with Nazi Germany's expansion and territorial ambitions in the lead-up to World War II.
  • Day of the week: June 20th, 1939 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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June 20, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 20, 1939:

  • SS Heimwehr Danzig Formation The SS Heimwehr Danzig is formed, a paramilitary unit associated with Nazi Germany's expansion and territorial ambitions in the lead-up to World War II.
  • Heinkel He 176 Rocket Plane First Flight The German Luftwaffe's Heinkel He 176, the first aircraft powered solely by a liquid-propellant rocket, successfully completes its inaugural flight, marking a revolutionary moment in aerospace engineering.
  • Federal Judge Convicted of Corruption Former U.S. federal judge Martin Thomas Manton is sentenced to two years in prison and fined $10,000 for accepting bribes, highlighting judicial accountability and ethical standards.
  • First Rocket Plane Test Flight A groundbreaking test flight of the first rocket plane using liquid propellants takes place, representing a significant milestone in aviation technology.
  • Benny Goodman Radio Series Concludes Benny Goodman's popular Song School radio series comes to an end, marking a transition in the entertainment landscape of late 1930s America.
  • Asteroid Discovery: Katanga C Jackson discovers asteroid #1817 Katanga, contributing to astronomical research and expanding our understanding of celestial objects.

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

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What day of the week was June 20, 1939?


June 20, 1939 was a Tuesday and it was the 171st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1939 can also be written as 6/20/1939 in the US and as 20/6/1939 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1939 in June 1939 calendar

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Who was born on June 20, 1939?


Famous people born on June 20, 1939:

  • Jean-René Fourtou

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 20, 1939 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:00 am and setting at 10:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 02, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1939.

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How old is someone born on June 20, 1939?


Someone born on June 20, 1939 is:

85 years 10 months old,

or 1030 months and 3 days old,

or 4479 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31354 days old,

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

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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

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

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