What happened on Wednesday November 29, 1939?

Here's what happened on November 29, 1939:

• Soviet Union Severs Diplomatic Ties with Finland The Soviet Union officially terminates diplomatic relations with Finland, escalating tensions in the lead-up to the Winter War. This diplomatic rupture signals the imminent military conflict between the two nations, which would begin shortly after this date.
• German Submarine U-35 Surrenders to British Forces The German submarine U-35 was disabled by depth charges from British destroyers HMS Icarus, Kashmir, and Kingston, ultimately surfacing and surrendering near the Shetland Islands. This event represents an early naval engagement during the early stages of World War II.
• Gene Okerlund Birth Gene Okerlund, who would later become a legendary wrestling interviewer and broadcaster, is born. He would become an iconic figure in professional wrestling media, known for his distinctive style and interviews with wrestling legends.
• World Record in Swimming Backstroke Cor Klint sets a new world record in the 200-meter backstroke, demonstrating exceptional athletic achievement during a tumultuous period in world history.

Events in 1939

November 29, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 29, 1939

Newspapers from Nov. 29, 1939

November 29, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 333rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 29, 1939 can also be written as 11/29/1939 in the US and as 29/11/1939 in UK and Europe.

November 29, 1939 in November 1939 calendar

Famous people born on November 29, 1939:

• Peter Bergman

  Peter Bergman was a prominent member of the comedy group Firesign Theatre and a notable actor and screenwriter in comedy and radio.

• Meco

  Meco Monardo is an American record producer and musician known for disco arrangements, particularly his famous 'Star Wars Theme/Cantina...

• Concha Velasco
• George Gilder

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on November 29th

Famous people died on November 29, 1939:

• Philipp Scheidemann

  German lawyer and politician, 10th chancellor of germany (b. 1865).

• Maria Cengia Sambo
• Vincenzo Gianferrari
• Maria di Baden

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on November 29th

November 29, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 29, 1939 was South of the Border (Down Mexico Way) by Ambrose & His Orchestra vocal Denny Dennis, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Ambrose & His Orchestra vocal Denny Dennis - South of the Border (Down Mexico Way)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 29th 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 29, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 29, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 29, 1939 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 29, 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 29, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 07:30 pm and setting at 10:02 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 29, 1939

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Someone born on November 29, 1939 is:

85 years 5 months old,

or 1025 months and 3 days old,

or 4457 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31201 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 29, 1939?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 29, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 29, 1939.

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