1939 in Estonia explained

This article lists events that occurred during 1939 in Estonia.

Incumbents

• President – Konstantin Päts
• Prime Minister – Jüri Uluots

Events

• 7 June – German–Estonian Non-Aggression Pact is signed.^[1]
• 23 August – Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact was signed, promising mutual non-aggression between Germany and the Soviet Union and agreeing to a division of much of Europe between those two countries.
• 28 September – Soviet Union coerces Estonia to sign Soviet–Estonian Mutual Assistance Treaty. According to the pact, Soviet Union can establish military bases in Estonia.^[1]

Births

• 1 June – Ines Aru, actress^[2]
• 23 July – Raine Karp, architect
• 18 October – Salme Poopuu, actress and filmmaker (died 2017)^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Toivo Miljan . Historical Dictionary of Estonia. 2004. . USA . 978-0-8108-6571-6 . Chronology .
2. Web site: Ines Aru,hingeelu urgitseja paanika instituudist. Priit. Pullerits. 27 June 2009. Elu24. 24 December 2020. et.
3. Web site: Lahkus Ühikarottide "ühikatädi" Salme Poopuu. 14 May 2017. Elu24. 25 December 2020. et.