What happened on Friday July 21, 1939?

About July 21st, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 21, 1939, Mahatma Gandhi, the renowned Indian independence leader and advocate of non-violent resistance, wrote a personal and poignant letter to Adolf Hitler. In this extraordinary diplomatic communication, Gandhi appealed to Hitler's sense of humanity, urging him to prevent the impending global conflict that threatened to plunge the world into unprecedented destruction. The letter was a remarkable attempt to use peaceful dialogue and moral persuasion to avert the catastrophic World War II, reflecting Gandhi's unwavering commitment to non-violence and human understanding, even in the face of rising Nazi aggression.
  • Day of the week: July 21st, 1939 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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July 21, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 1939:

  • Gandhi's Diplomatic Letter to Hitler Seeking Peace On July 21, 1939, Mahatma Gandhi, the renowned Indian independence leader and advocate of non-violent resistance, wrote a personal and poignant letter to Adolf Hitler. In this extraordinary diplomatic communication, Gandhi appealed to Hitler's sense of humanity, urging him to prevent the impending global conflict that threatened to plunge the world into unprecedented destruction. The letter was a remarkable attempt to use peaceful dialogue and moral persuasion to avert the catastrophic World War II, reflecting Gandhi's unwavering commitment to non-violence and human understanding, even in the face of rising Nazi aggression.

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

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What day of the week was July 21, 1939?


July 21, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1939 can also be written as 7/21/1939 in the US and as 21/7/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 21, 1939?


Famous people born on July 21, 1939:

  • Kim Fowley

    Influential American record producer and music impresario known for his eccentric personality and significant contributions to rock music,...

  • John Negroponte

    Prominent American diplomat who served in high-ranking positions during the George W. Bush administration, including as the first U.S.

  • Judy Chicago

    Pioneering feminist artist known for her groundbreaking feminist art installations and her significant contributions to the feminist art...

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


Famous people died on July 21, 1939:

  • Béla Révész
  • Ambroise Vollard
  • III conte Granville George Leveson-Gower

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:28 am and setting at 11:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1939.

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How old is someone born on July 21, 1939?


Someone born on July 21, 1939 is:

85 years 9 months old,

or 1029 months and 12 days old,

or 4476 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31333 days old,

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

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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

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

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