Your place in the Universe on 1939
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Get your map!1939 (MCMXXXIX in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1939th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1939 a year special to you? Discover what 1939 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1939, 1939 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1939, how old is someone born in 1939 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1939.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
In 1939, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1933 to April 12, 1945. During his presidency, he led the U.S. through the Great Depression with the New Deal and through World War II as Commander-in-Chief.
In 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative). His administration is best remembered for the policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany, including the Munich Agreement.
In 1939, the Pope was Pius XI until February 10, 1939; on March 02, 1939 Pope Pius XII became the new Pope.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1939, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was In the Mood by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
The most popular movie and box office hit was The Four Feathers by Shekhar Kapur
Someone born in 1939 is 86 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1939 was the Year of the Rabbit.
Discover Zodiac Sign Characteristics and Personality Traits of people born under the Rabbit sign.