What happened on Thursday November 23, 1939?

About November 23rd, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: World War II: HMS  is sunk by the German battleships and .
  • Day of the week: November 23rd, 1939 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about November 23rd, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on November 23rd, 1939.

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November 23, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 23, 1939:

  • World War II: HMS  is sunk by the German battleships and .
  • Nazi Gov of Poland Hans Frank requires Jews to wear a blue star
  • Nazi Persecution of Jews: Mandatory Star of David Identification German authorities in the General Government (occupied Poland) mandated that all Jews over the age of ten must wear white armbands bearing a Star of David. This discriminatory policy was a significant early step in the Nazi regime's systematic persecution and dehumanization of Jewish people.
  • HMS Rawalpindi Sunk by German Warships The British armed merchant cruiser HMS Rawalpindi was sunk by German warships north of the Faroe Islands during World War II. In this tragic naval engagement, 238 of the 286 crew members lost their lives, highlighting the brutal maritime warfare of the early stages of World War II.
  • United Kingdom Revises Official Secrets Act The Official Secrets Act of 1939 received Royal Assent in the United Kingdom, updating and revising the previous 1920 legislation. This act was crucial in maintaining national security during the early stages of World War II.

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

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What day of the week was November 23, 1939?


November 23, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 327th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1939 can also be written as 11/23/1939 in the US and as 23/11/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 23, 1939?


Famous people born on November 23, 1939:

  • Betty Everett

    American R&B and soul singer known for her hit 'The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)' and influential contributions to 1960s music.

  • Maurice Le Bègue de Germiny
  • Barry Spikings

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


Famous people died on November 23, 1939:

  • Artur Bodanzky
  • Edward Coverley Kennedy
  • Henry Lowther

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 23, 1939 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 04:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Nov 26, 1939.

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How old is someone born on November 23, 1939?


Someone born on November 23, 1939 is:

85 years 5 months old,

or 1025 months and 21 days old,

or 4459 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31219 days old,

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

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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

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

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