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1939 Religion & Beliefs Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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  • 01 Jan First Tournament of Roses Parade: The first Tournament of Roses Parade was held on January 1, 1890, in Pasadena, California. It has been an annual event ever since, except during World War II and in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 1939 parade, marking its 50th anniversary, featured the theme 'Golden Jubilee' and was held on January 2, 1939, with Shirley Temple serving as Grand Marshal. source: tournamentofroses.com
  • 14 Feb Funeral of Pope Pius XI: Pope Pius XI died on February 10, 1939, and was buried in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica on February 14, 1939. His body was placed in a triple coffin weighing more than half a ton, and the ceremony was attended by 37 cardinals and several thousand people, including members of the diplomatic corps and Roman nobility. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 01 Nov Pope Pius XII Issues Encyclical: Pope Pius XII published the encyclical 'Sertum laetitiae', addressing religious and social matters during the tumultuous early period of World War II.

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