What happened on Friday April 21, 1939?

Here's what happened on April 21, 1939:

• Significant Day in American History: Monument Dedication, Baseball Debut, and Cultural Milestone On April 21, 1939, multiple notable events occurred across different domains of American life. The San Jacinto Monument, commemorating Texas's independence from Mexico, was officially dedicated near Houston, symbolizing the state's rich historical heritage. In the world of baseball, Ted Williams, who would become one of the greatest hitters in MLB history, made his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox, going 1-for-4 with a double in a 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees. In the music world, Billie Holiday recorded 'Strange Fruit', a powerful protest song against racial violence that would become a landmark in African American cultural expression. Internationally, a customs union was established between Italy and Albania, reflecting the expanding geopolitical influence of fascist Italy in the lead-up to World War II.

Events in 1939

April 21, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 21, 1939

Newspapers from Apr. 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

Famous people born on April 21, 1939:

• Sister Helen Prejean

  Catholic nun and prominent human rights activist who became internationally known for her tireless advocacy against capital punishment and...

• Reni Santoni

  American actor known for memorable roles in 'Dirty Harry' and the iconic sitcom 'Seinfeld', who had a significant career in film and...

• Gro Harlem Brundtland

  Prominent Norwegian politician who served three terms as Prime Minister and was a key figure in international environmental policy.

• Peter S. Beagle

  Acclaimed fantasy author best known for his novel 'The Last Unicorn', a beloved classic in fantasy literature.

• Helen Prejean

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on April 21st

Famous people died on April 21, 1939:

• Ernesto Castelli
• Wilhelm Kroll

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on April 21st

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 21, 1939 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on April 21, 1939

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Someone born on April 21, 1939 is:

86 years and 23 days old,

or 1032 months and 23 days old,

or 4490 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31435 days old,

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

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 21st 2026.

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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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