Wednesday May 31, 1939: on this day

May 31, 1939 was the 151st day of the year 1939, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 31, 1939 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 31, 1939, who was born and died on May 31, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Young Mr. Lincoln, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Trooping The Colour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 31, 1939?


May 31, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 151st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1939 can also be written as 5/31/1939 in the US and as 31/5/1939 in UK and Europe.

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May 31, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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 31, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 31, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 31, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:59 pm and setting at 05:10 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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Who was born on May 31, 1939?


Famous people born on May 31, 1939:

  • Tery Waite

    Tery Waite is an English humanitarian and author who worked as an envoy for the Church of England and was held hostage in Lebanon for nearly...

  • Roberto Raviola

    Stage name magnus.

  • Charles Drain

    Singer.

  • Magnus
  • Al Young
  • Dalmazio Masini
  • Tim Graham
  • Maria Gioia Tavoni
  • Italo Cucci
  • Roberto Raviola (Magnus)

Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:

  • Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire

    French actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.

  • Clint Eastwood
    Clint Eastwood

    American actor playing tough-guy roles.

  • Colin Farrell
    Colin Farrell

    He was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.

  • Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields

    American actress and model.

  • Lea Thompson
    Lea Thompson

    American actress and dancer.

  • Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger

    American actor, film producer and television writer.

  • Joe Namath
    Joe Namath

    American football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.

  • Sharon Gless
    Sharon Gless

    American actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).

  • Eric Christian Olsen
    Eric Christian Olsen

    American actor.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

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May 31, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 10 months old,

or 1018 months and 25 days old,

or 4430 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31011 days old,

if you were born on May 31, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1939?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 31, 1939.

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May 31, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 31st?

Famous deaths on May 31st:

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

  • Martha Hyer
    Martha Hyer

    Texas, united states -- actress.

  • Arlene Francis
    Arlene Francis

    American actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.

  • Dorothy Patrick
    Dorothy Patrick

    Actress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).

  • Jack Dempsey
    Jack Dempsey

    In 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Adrienne Ames
    Adrienne Ames

    Actress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.

  • Joseth Haydn

    Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.

  • Emmogene Cunningham

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

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May 31, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 31, 1939:

  • World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
  • Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
  • the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  • The Godiva procession.
  • IT Day.

Saints celebrated on May 31, 1939:

  • Saint Gislemerio
  • Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
  • Saint Petronella.

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May 31, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 31, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln

Release year: 1939

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan

Country: United States of America

Wolf Call

Wolf Call

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George Waggner

Starring: John Carroll, Movita, George Lynn, Guy Usher

The Gorilla

The Gorilla

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Al Ritz, Anita Louise

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin

Starring: Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn, John Mills

Country: United States of America

It's a Wonderful World

It's a Wonderful World

Release year: 1939

Directed by: W.S. Van Dyke

Starring: Claudette Colbert, James Stewart, Guy Kibbee, Nat Pendleton

Country: United States of America

May 31, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 31, 1939 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Trooping the Colour

Trooping the Colour

Release year: 1939

Directed by: NA

Percy Ponsonby

Percy Ponsonby

Release year: 1939

Starring: Charles Heslop

history

Who was the US President on May 31, 1939?

On May 31, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1939?

On May 31, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 31, 1939?

On May 31, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 31st?

May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian

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What happened in 1939?

1939 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barney Bear, cartoon character, by MGM, debuts
  • Glamour magazine begins publishing
  • Adolf Hitler denies he intends to go to war against France and Britain

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What was the calendar for May 1939?

May 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1939 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 31, 1939