What happened on Saturday July 15, 1939?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1939:

• Clara Adams completes first round-the-world flight by a woman On July 15, 1939, Clara Adams became the first woman to complete a round-the-world flight. Her journey was a significant milestone in aviation history, showcasing the capabilities of women in a male-dominated field. source: womenshistory.org
• 22nd PGA Championship won by Henry Picard The 22nd PGA Championship was held from July 9 to 15, 1939, at Pomonok Country Club in Queens, New York. Henry Picard defeated Byron Nelson in the final match, winning on the 37th hole with a birdie putt. This victory marked Picard's second major title, following his 1938 Masters win. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Henry Picard wins 22nd PGA Championship Henry Picard won the 22nd PGA Championship on July 15, 1939, solidifying his status as a prominent golfer of his time. This victory added to the rich history of the PGA Championship and showcased Picard's skill in the sport. source: pga.com
• Manila Broadcasting Company launches radio station KZRH On July 15, 1939, the Manila Broadcasting Company launched radio station KZRH, marking a significant development in Philippine media. This station contributed to the growth of broadcasting in the region and provided a platform for news and entertainment. source: mb.com.ph

Events in 1939

July 15, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from July 1939

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1939

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July 15, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 196th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1939 can also be written as 7/15/1939 in the US and as 15/7/1939 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1939 in July 1939 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1939:

• Sid Haig

  Sid Haig was an American actor best known for his roles in horror and exploitation films, most famously as Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie's 'House of 1000 Corpses' and its sequels. With a career spanning over five decades, Haig became a cult icon for his distinctive presence and performances, particularly in the horror genre. [bio]

• Aníbal Cavaco Silva

  Aníbal Cavaco Silva is a prominent Portuguese economist and politician who served as the 19th President of Portugal from 2006 to 2016,...

• Patrick Wayne

  Patrick Wayne is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Rounder Shirley' and 'Beyond Atlantis'.

• Don Kojis

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on July 15th

Famous people died on July 15, 1939:

• Eugen Bleuler

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on July 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 15, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 15, 1939 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 15, 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 July 15, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:19 am and setting at 08:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1939.

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Your place in the Universe on July 15, 1939

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Someone born on July 15, 1939 is:

86 years 10 months old,

or 1042 months and 10 days old,

or 4532 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31726 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 1939?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 15, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 15, 1939.

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