What happened on Wednesday May 24, 1939?

About May 24th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 24, 1939, the Battle of Suixian–Zaoyang concluded with a significant victory for Chinese forces. This battle was part of the Second Sino-Japanese War, representing another important moment of Chinese resistance against Japanese military expansion.
  • Day of the week: May 24th, 1939 was a Wednesday
  • 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 24, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 1939:

  • Chinese Victory in Battle of Suixian–Zaoyang On May 24, 1939, the Battle of Suixian–Zaoyang concluded with a significant victory for Chinese forces. This battle was part of the Second Sino-Japanese War, representing another important moment of Chinese resistance against Japanese military expansion.
  • First Issue of Fashizmi Newspaper Published in Albania On May 24, 1939, the first issue of Fashizmi, an Albanian-Italian newspaper, was published in Tirana, Albania. This publication emerged during a period of significant political tension in Europe, reflecting the growing Italian influence in the Balkan region prior to World War II.

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

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What day of the week was May 24, 1939?


May 24, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 144th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1939 can also be written as 5/24/1939 in the US and as 24/5/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 24, 1939?


Famous people born on May 24, 1939:

  • Jean-Claude Mas

    French businessman who founded Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP), a controversial breast implant manufacturer that was involved in a major public...

  • Robert A. M. Stern

    Prominent American architect known for significant architectural designs and contributions to urban planning.

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May 24, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 1939:

  • Fanny Searls

    American biologist (b. 1851).

  • Rinaldo Agazzi

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May 24, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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May 24, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 1939 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:13 am and setting at 12:53 am.

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 24, 1939?


Someone born on May 24, 1939 is:

85 years 11 months old,

or 1031 months and 20 days old,

or 4486 weeks

or 31402 days old,

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

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.

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

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

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