What happened on Saturday June 24, 1939?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1939:

• Bombing in London's Theater District On June 24, 1939, four bombs exploded in London's theater district, causing significant panic and resulting in at least twenty injuries. This incident heightened tensions in London during the lead-up to World War II, reflecting the growing atmosphere of uncertainty and potential conflict.
• Siam Renamed to Thailand On June 24, 1939, Prime Minister Plaek Pibulsonggram officially changed the country's name from Siam to Thailand, which translates to 'Free Land'. This renaming was part of a broader nationalist movement aimed at asserting the country's independence and cultural identity.

Events in 1939

June 24, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1939

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1939

June 24, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 175th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1939 can also be written as 6/24/1939 in the US and as 24/6/1939 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1939 in June 1939 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1939:

• Brigitte Fontaine

  Renowned French avant-garde singer and performer known for her innovative and eclectic musical style that crosses multiple genres.

• Ha Schult
• Stephen Dunn
• Andrea Monorchio
• Gianni Battistoni
• Michael Gothard

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on June 24th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th 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 24, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 24, 1939 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 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 24, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 01:39 pm and setting at 01:13 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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Your place in the Universe on June 24, 1939

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Someone born on June 24, 1939 is:

85 years 10 months old,

or 1030 months and 20 days old,

or 4481 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31371 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 24, 1939?

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 24, 1939.

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