Born in 1939 (Shōwa 14 / 昭和14年)
Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Rabbit — 卯 (う)
Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 己卯
Events & Milestones This Year
- Coming of Age
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※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1
1939 Events
Politics & Economy
- World War II breaks out - September 1, Germany invaded Poland. Major war began in Europe
- Nomonhan Incident - Clashed with Soviet/Mongolian forces at Manchurian border. Japanese army suffered major defeat
- Rice Distribution Control Law - Rice rationing system became full-scale
Society & Lifestyle
- Film Law promulgated - State control of films. Entertainment films restricted
- Price Control Order - Price and wage controls. Anti-inflation measures
- Long hair banned for men - Crew cuts recommended
- “Let’s stop perms” - Suppression of women’s fashion
- Blackout drills - Dark-night drills conducted in various areas to prepare for air raids
Sports & Entertainment
- Tokyo Olympics cancelled - Returned right to host 1940 Games. Impact of Sino-Japanese War
- Professional baseball becomes “patriotic baseball” - Wartime atmosphere intensified
- NHK 15th broadcasting anniversary - Radio became means of national information delivery
- Film “Earth” released - Uchida Tomu’s rural film
- “Shanghai Flower Seller” hit - Oka Haruo’s debut song
School Enrollment & Graduation Chart
※ Adjust for gap years, repeating grades, or leave of absence
※ Those born Jan 1 - Apr 1 (early-born) enter school one year earlier