What happened on Monday March 20, 1939?

About March 20th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: In response to Nazi Germany's seizure of Czechoslovakia, the United States withdrew its ambassador, signaling diplomatic disapproval and growing international concern about German expansionist policies.
  • Day of the week: March 20th, 1939 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about March 20th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on March 20th, 1939.

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March 20, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 1939:

  • US Diplomatic Protest Against Nazi Expansion In response to Nazi Germany's seizure of Czechoslovakia, the United States withdrew its ambassador, signaling diplomatic disapproval and growing international concern about German expansionist policies.
  • Emergency Meeting on Romanian Crisis During an urgent diplomatic meeting in London, French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet proposed to Lord Halifax that Poland might be strategically positioned to prevent a potential German attack on Romania, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions preceding World War II.
  • Jewish Refugees Flee Memel In the escalating tensions of pre-World War II Europe, approximately 7,000 Jewish refugees fled from the German-occupied region of Memel (Klaipėda) in Lithuania, seeking safety from increasing Nazi persecution.
  • Germany's Ultimatum to Lithuania Nazi Germany issued an aggressive ultimatum to Lithuania, demanding control of the Klaipėda Region (Memel Territory), further expanding its territorial ambitions in Eastern Europe and increasing regional tensions.
  • Nazi Destruction of 'Degenerate Art' In a symbolic act of cultural suppression, the Nazi regime allegedly burned over 5,000 artworks deemed 'degenerate' in the yard of a Berlin fire station, representing their systematic attack on artistic freedom and modernist expression.
  • Brian Mulroney Becomes Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney was elected as the 18th Prime Minister of Canada, representing the Progressive Conservative Party. He served from 1984 to 1993, leading Canada during a significant period of economic and political transformation.

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

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What day of the week was March 20, 1939?


March 20, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 79th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1939 can also be written as 3/20/1939 in the US and as 20/3/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 20, 1939?


Famous people born on March 20, 1939:

  • Brian Mulroney

    Canadian politician who served as the 18th Prime Minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993.

  • Walter Jakob Gehring

    Prominent Swiss biologist who made groundbreaking contributions to developmental biology and genetic research.

  • Demetrious Mihalas

    Renowned American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the field of stellar atmospheres.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 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 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 20, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on March 20, 1939 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:30 am and setting at 07:00 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 20, 1939?


Someone born on March 20, 1939 is:

86 years 1 month old,

or 1033 months and 24 days old,

or 4495 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31467 days old,

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

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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

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

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