Sunday September 03, 1939: on this day

September 03, 1939 was the 246th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is September 03, 1939 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on September 03, 1939, who was born and died on September 03, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 03, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Golden Boy, directed by Rouben Mamoulian), TV series (e.g. Come And Be Televised) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 3rd, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 03, 1939?


September 03, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 246th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1939 can also be written as 9/3/1939 in the US and as 3/9/1939 in UK and Europe.

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September 03, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 03, 1939:

  • Britain declares war on germany. france follows 6 hours later quickly joined by australia, new zealand, south africa and canada
  • German u-boat sinks british passenger ship athenia
  • Great britain and france declare war on germany after invasion of poland
  • World war ii: france, the united kingdom, new zealand and australia declare war on germany after the invasion of poland, forming the allies.
  • Wwii:
  • President franklin delano roosevelt advocates neutrality in a nation-wide radio address.
  • British liner in the eastern atlantic. of the 1,418 aboard, 98 passengers and 19 crew are killed.
  • Canadian prime minister mackenzie king, in english, and justice minister ernest lapointe, in french, give an international radio address, stating its intentions to declare war against nazi germany.
  • World war ii: france, the united kingdom, new zealand and australia declare war on germany after the invasion of poland, forming the allied nations. the viceroy of india also declares war, but without consulting the provincial legislatures.
  • World war ii: the united kingdom and france begin a naval blockade of germany that lasts until the end of the war. this also marks the beginning of the battle of the atlantic.

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September 03, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 03, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 03, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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September 03, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 03, 1939 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 03, 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 September 03, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 11:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 1939.

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Who was born on September 03, 1939?


Famous people born on September 03, 1939:

  • Molly Bruce

    Canadian mother of two healthy children and her son cameron, who was six weeks premature and autistic.

  • Michiel Horn

    Canadian historian and professor.

  • Jo Castle

    American entertainer and musician, known for her honky tonk, ragtime, and jazz piano performances that she played weekly on lawrence welk's...

  • Pomicino Cirino

    Italian ex-neurologist and physician who entered politics.

  • Henry Mintzberg

    Businessman.

  • Paolo Cirino Pomicino
  • Vivi Bach
  • Shigenobu Fujimoto
  • Antonio Mario Tamburro
  • Marco Garzonio
  • Mary Ann DuChai

Whose famous birthday is on September 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 3rd:

  • Charlie Sheen
    Charlie Sheen

    American actor, third son of martin sheen and brother to emilio estevez.

  • Eugenio Derbez
    Eugenio Derbez

    Eugenio derbez is a mexican actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for his work in film and television, including the hit movie 'instructions...

  • Vivek Oberoi
    Vivek Oberoi

    Vivek oberoi is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Valerie Perrine
    Valerie Perrine

    American actress in tv and film.

  • Jean-Pierre Jeunet
    Jean-Pierre Jeunet

    He was a french director of film and won a prestigious ca (c)sar award in 1980 for his short film "le mana".

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • Pauline Collins
    Pauline Collins

    British actress who received international acclaim with "shirley valentine.

  • Costas Mandylor
    Costas Mandylor

    Costas Mandylor is an actor known for his roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Irene Papas
    Irene Papas

    Greek singer and actress.

  • Macha Méril
    Macha Méril

    Macha méril is a french actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.

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September 03, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 7 months old,

or 1015 months and 20 days old,

or 4416 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30914 days old,

if you were born on September 03, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 03, 1939?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 03, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 03, 1939.

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September 03, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 03, 1939:

  • Gavril Baranovsky

    Ukrainian sculptor known for his innovative and modernist sculptures.

  • Edvard Westermarck

What famous deaths happened on September 3rd?

Famous deaths on September 3rd:

  • Major Lance
    Major Lance

    American singer (born 1939).

  • Barbara O'Neil
    Barbara O'Neil

    American actress (d. 1980).

  • Duncan Renaldo
    Duncan Renaldo

    Producer and screenwriter of romanian-american actors (d. 1985).

  • James Aubrey
    James Aubrey

    Actor, "riders of the storm", dies at 75 from a heart attack.

  • James Dunn
    James Dunn

    Actor (tree grows in brooklyn, 6 gun law), is killed at 61.

  • Vincenta Lombardi

    Renowned football coach known for his leadership and success in the sport.

  • Aleynah Khan

    Bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels.

  • Shiquan Zhang

    Pioneering playwright who revolutionized modern theater.

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September 03, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 03, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Golden Boy

Golden Boy

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, William Holden, Lee J. Cobb

Country: United States of America

The Rains Came

The Rains Came

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent, Brenda Joyce

Desperate Trails

Desperate Trails

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Albert Ray

Starring: Johnny Mack Brown, Bob Baker, Fuzzy Knight, Frances Robinson

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Alfred L. Werker

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino, Alan Marshal

Country: United States of America

Dick Tracy's G-Men

Dick Tracy's G-Men

Release year: 1939

Directed by: John English, William Witney

Starring: Ralph Byrd, Irving Pichel, Ted Pearson, Jennifer Jones

September 03, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 03, 1939 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Come and Be Televised

Come and Be Televised

Release year: 1939

Starring: Jasmine Bligh, Bruce Forsyth

Major League Baseball on NBC

Major League Baseball on NBC

Release year: 1939

Starring: Bob Costas, Joe Garagiola, Tony Kubek, Vin Scully

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Who was the US President on September 03, 1939?

On September 03, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 03, 1939?

On September 03, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 03, 1939?

On September 03, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 3rd?

September 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of September. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on September 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). more than 40 people, including civilians have been killed in clashes in tripoli, libya.
  • 2017 - Economy of cambodia: the cambodia daily newspaper will publish its last edition after it was ordered to pay usd$6.3million in taxes in the wake of an investigation by prime minister of cambodia hun s into private companies in cambodia.
  • 2016 - Rodrigo duterte, president of the philippines, declares a "state of lawlessness" in the country following yesterday's bombing at davao city which has resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people.

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What happened in 1939?

1939 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barney Bear, cartoon character, by MGM, debuts
  • Glamour magazine begins publishing
  • Adolf Hitler denies he intends to go to war against France and Britain

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What was the calendar for September 1939?

September 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how September 1939 calendar looked like.

Sunday September 3, 1939