Friday April 21, 1939: on this day

April 21, 1939 was the 111th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 21, 1939 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 21, 1939, who was born and died on April 21, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Juarez, directed by William Dieterle), TV series (e.g. Percy Ponsonby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 21st, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 21, 1939?


April 21, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 111th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1939 can also be written as 4/21/1939 in the US and as 21/4/1939 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1939 in April 1939 calendar

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April 21, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 21, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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April 21, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 06:20 am and setting at 09:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1939 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1939.

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Who was born on April 21, 1939?


Famous people born on April 21, 1939:

  • Reni Santoni

    American actor known for his roles in 'Dirty Harry' and 'Seinfeld'.

  • Sister Helen Prejean

    Renowned for her advocacy against the death penalty.

  • John McCabe

    English pianist and composer (d. 2015).

  • Ernie Maresca singer/songwriter ("Runaround Sue"

    "wanderer").

  • Helen Prejean

    American nun who fought for the elimination of the death penalty in america.

  • Gro Harlem Brundtland

    Politician.

  • Marcia Angell

    Editor.

  • Peter S. Beagle

    Author.

  • Louis Provelli
  • Mario Collevecchio
  • Ian Gibson
  • Cicci Santucci
  • Vittorio Sindoni
  • Luciano Nanni
  • Susan Roberts

Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

  • Elizabeth II
    Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

  • Tony Danza
    Tony Danza

    Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • James McAvoy
    James McAvoy

    Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

  • Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop

    American musician, a punk rocker.

  • Christian Coma
    Christian Coma

    Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • Alana Ladd
    Alana Ladd

    American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

  • Claire Denis
    Claire Denis

    Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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April 21, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 7 days old,

or 4431 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31023 days old,

if you were born on April 21, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1939?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 21, 1939.

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April 21, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 21, 1939:

  • Herman Finck

    Composer dies at 66.

  • Ernesto Castelli
  • Wilhelm Kroll
  • Jules Viard

What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Ursula Jeans
    Ursula Jeans

    Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

  • Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
    Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

    American actor and musician (born in 1904).

  • James Melton
    James Melton

    American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

  • Mark Twain

    Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

  • Oaks Twain

    Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

  • Rmoni Simone

    Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

  • Jersee Twain

    Jersee Twain was a renowned American writer and humorist, best known for his classic novels 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The...

  • Caeson Twain

    Caeson Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

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April 21, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 21, 1939:

  • Rome - city birthday.
  • Texas-San Jacinto Day
  • Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
  • Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
  • Tiradentes - Brazil.
  • Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 1939:

  • World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 1939:

  • Saint Wolbodo
  • Saint Konrad von Parzham
  • Saint Anastasius I
  • Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury

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April 21, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 21, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Juarez

Juarez

Release year: 1939

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Paul Muni, Bette Davis, Brian Aherne, Claude Rains

Country: United States of America

Union Pacific

Union Pacific

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Akim Tamiroff, Robert Preston

Country: United States of America

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, George Sanders, Francis Lederer, Paul Lukas

Dark Victory

Dark Victory

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Edmund Goulding

Starring: Bette Davis, George Brent, Humphrey Bogart, Geraldine Fitzgerald

Country: United States of America

The Four Feathers

The Four Feathers

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Zoltan Korda

Starring: John Clements, Ralph Richardson, C. Aubrey Smith, June Duprez

Country: United States of America

April 21, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 21, 1939 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Percy Ponsonby

Percy Ponsonby

Release year: 1939

Starring: Charles Heslop

Vine Street

Vine Street

Release year: 1939

Starring: John Barkeley, Shirley Thomas

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on April 21, 1939?

On April 21, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1939?

On April 21, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 21, 1939?

On April 21, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 21st?

April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).

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What happened in 1939?

1939 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barney Bear, cartoon character, by MGM, debuts
  • Glamour magazine begins publishing
  • Adolf Hitler denies he intends to go to war against France and Britain

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What was the calendar for April 1939?

April 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1939 calendar looked like.

Friday April 21, 1939