What Happened on March 15, 1939

Historical Events

Hitler to Invade Czechoslovakia

Adolf Hitler summons Czech President Emil Hácha to a meeting in Berlin and informs him of the impending attack by Germany; Hácha suffers a heart attack and later capitulates. Germany occupies and annexes Czechoslovakia reneging on the Munich Agreement.

Famous Birthdays

  • Jack Whyte, Scottish-Canadian author
  • Robert Nye, British novelist and poet (Facts of Life & other fiction), born in London (d. 2016)

About March 15, 1939

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces