What happened on Thursday December 14, 1939?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1939:

• Hitler plans invasion of Denmark and Norway On December 14, 1939, Adolf Hitler approved plans for the invasion of Denmark and Norway, known as Operation Weserübung. This strategic move aimed to secure German access to Swedish iron ore and to prevent British intervention in Scandinavia. source: britannica.com
• Soviet Union expelled from League of Nations over Winter War On December 14, 1939, the Soviet Union was expelled from the League of Nations due to its invasion of Finland during the Winter War. This expulsion was a significant diplomatic action reflecting the international community's response to Soviet aggression. source: britannica.com
• Quisling proposes Norwegian coup to Hitler On December 14, 1939, Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian politician, proposed a coup to Adolf Hitler to facilitate a German takeover of Norway. This proposal marked a significant moment in Norway's wartime history and Quisling's later collaboration with Nazi Germany. source: britannica.com
• Death of Helene Kröller-Müller Helene Kröller-Müller, a prominent Dutch museum founder and art collector, passed away at the age of 70. Her legacy includes establishing the Kröller-Müller Museum, which houses an extensive collection of modern art, including works by Vincent van Gogh.

Events in 1939

December 14, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1939

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 1939

Your poster from December 14, 1939

December 14, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 348th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1939 can also be written as 12/14/1939 in the US and as 14/12/1939 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1939 in December 1939 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1939:

• Ernie Davis

  Legendary African American football player who was the first Black player to win the Heisman Trophy, tragically dying young from leukemia.

• Stephen Cook

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on December 14th

December 14, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1939 was All the Things You Are by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - All the Things You Are
2. Glenn Miller & His Orchestra - Faithful Forever
3. Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra - Tuxedo Junction
4. Dick Jurgens & His Orchestra - In an Old Dutch Garden (By an Old Dutch Mill)
5. Dick Jurgens & His Orchestra - Bluebirds in the Moonlight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 14, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1939 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 December 14, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:41 am and setting at 09:22 pm.

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 December 14, 1939

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Someone born on December 14, 1939 is:

86 years 5 months old,

or 1037 months and 10 days old,

or 4510 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31573 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1939?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 14, 1939.

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