What happened on Monday May 22, 1939?

About May 22nd, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 22, 1939, at the Reich Chancellery in Berlin, Italian Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano and German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop formally signed a comprehensive ten-year political and military alliance known as the 'Pact of Steel'. This strategic agreement solidified the Axis powers' military cooperation and mutual support, setting the stage for their joint military actions during World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 22nd, 1939 was a Monday
  • 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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May 22, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1939:

  • Pact of Steel Signed in Berlin On May 22, 1939, at the Reich Chancellery in Berlin, Italian Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano and German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop formally signed a comprehensive ten-year political and military alliance known as the 'Pact of Steel'. This strategic agreement solidified the Axis powers' military cooperation and mutual support, setting the stage for their joint military actions during World War II.

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May 22, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 22, 1939?


May 22, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1939 can also be written as 5/22/1939 in the US and as 22/5/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 22, 1939?


Famous people born on May 22, 1939:

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    Acclaimed African American actor known for roles in films like 'Sounder' and television series, who received Emmy and Oscar nominations...

  • Larry Siegfried

    Professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics during their championship era, later playing for the San Diego/Houston...

  • Gary Goldschneider

    Multitalented artist known for his work as a composer, pianist, astrologer, and writer with diverse creative and intellectual pursuits.

  • Arni Egilsson

    Accomplished Icelandic-American jazz musician and composer, renowned for his skills as a bass player in the international jazz scene.

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Famous people born on May 22nd

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May 22, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1939:

  • Ernst Toller

    German playwright and author (b. 1893).

  • Jiří Mahen

    Czech author and playwright (b. 1882).

  • Damiano Ciancilla

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Famous people who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 22, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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May 22, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1939 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 May 22, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:56 am and setting at 11:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jun 02, 1939.

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How old is someone born on May 22, 1939?


Someone born on May 22, 1939 is:

85 years 11 months old,

or 1031 months and 11 days old,

or 4484 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31393 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1939?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 22, 1939.

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