What happened on Friday June 23, 1939?

About June 23rd, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: French Ambassador René Massigli and Turkish Foreign Minister Şükrü Saracoğlu completed diplomatic negotiations in Ankara, successfully resolving the Hatay territorial dispute. The talks concluded with Turkey's annexation of the Hatay region, solidifying Turkey's territorial claims and demonstrating effective diplomatic resolution.
  • Day of the week: June 23rd, 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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June 23, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 1939:

  • Ankara Talks Resolve Hatay Dispute French Ambassador René Massigli and Turkish Foreign Minister Şükrü Saracoğlu completed diplomatic negotiations in Ankara, successfully resolving the Hatay territorial dispute. The talks concluded with Turkey's annexation of the Hatay region, solidifying Turkey's territorial claims and demonstrating effective diplomatic resolution.
  • France Transfers Sanjak of Alexandretta to Turkey In a significant diplomatic resolution, France officially transferred the Sanjak of Alexandretta (now known as Hatay Province) to Turkey, marking the end of a territorial dispute that had been ongoing between the two nations. This transfer represented a complex geopolitical negotiation involving colonial boundaries and regional power dynamics.
  • Bronko Nagurski Wins Wrestling Championship Professional wrestler Bronko Nagurski defeated Lou Thesz in Houston, capturing the wrestling championship in a notable sporting event. Nagurski, known for his exceptional strength and wrestling prowess, added another significant victory to his illustrious career.

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June 23, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 23, 1939?


June 23, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 174th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1939 can also be written as 6/23/1939 in the US and as 23/6/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 23, 1939?


Famous people born on June 23, 1939:

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June 23, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 23, 1939:

  • Mark Gertler

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June 23, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd 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 June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 23, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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June 23, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 23, 1939 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 June 23, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:31 pm and setting at 12:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 02, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1939.

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How old is someone born on June 23, 1939?


Someone born on June 23, 1939 is:

85 years 10 months old,

or 1030 months

or 4478 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31351 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 1939?

There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 23, 1939.

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