Thursday January 05, 1939: on this day

January 05, 1939 was the 5th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 05, 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 January 05, 1939, who was born and died on January 05, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Son of Frankenstein, directed by Rowland V. Lee), TV series (e.g. Western Cabaret) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 5th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 05, 1939?


January 05, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 5th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1939 can also be written as 1/5/1939 in the US and as 5/1/1939 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1939 in January 1939 calendar

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January 05, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 1939:

  • Felix frankfurter is appointed to the u.s. supreme court. frankfurter had been born in vienna, austria and immigrated to the u.s. with his family at age 12.
  • Amelia earhart is officially declared dead after her disappearance.

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January 05, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 05, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 5th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 05, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 05, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 January 05, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:54 pm and setting at 07:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1939.

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Who was born on January 05, 1939?


Famous people born on January 05, 1939:

  • Peter Stuychen

    Dutch artist and art theorist.

  • M. E. H. Maharoof

    Sri lankan politician (d. 1997).

  • Bridget Parker

    England, united kingdom -- equestrian 3-day event (1972 olympics-gold medalist).

  • M Maharoof

    Sri lankan politician.

  • Árpád Glatz
  • Alfonso Milián Sorribas
  • Guillermo Lorenzo
  • Cláudio Coutinho
  • Guido Gay
  • Bernard Primeau

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Uday Chopra
    Uday Chopra

    Uday Chopra is an Indian actor and producer, known for his work in the Dhoom film series.

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January 05, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 3 months old,

or 1023 months and 14 days old,

or 4450 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31151 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1939?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 05, 1939.

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January 05, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 05, 1939:

  • Amelia Earhart

    American aviator, declared dead in 1937 after disappearing (born 1897).

  • Charles Scudder
  • Lisandro de la Torre
  • Franco Gazzera
  • Salvatore Barzilai

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Uday Kiran
    Uday Kiran

    Uday Kiran was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

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January 05, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 05, 1939:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.

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January 05, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 05, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Son of Frankenstein

Son of Frankenstein

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Rowland V. Lee

Starring: Boris Karloff, Basil Rathbone, Bela Lugosi, Lionel Atwill

Country: United States of America

Jesse James

Jesse James

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Henry King, Irving Cummings

Starring: Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, Nancy Kelly, Randolph Scott

Country: United States of America

The Mikado

The Mikado

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Victor Schertzinger

Starring: Kenny Baker, John Barclay, Martyn Green, Sydney Granville

You Can't Take It With You

You Can't Take It With You

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Frank Capra, C.C. Coleman

The Sisters

The Sisters

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Errol Flynn, Bette Davis, Anita Louise, Ian Hunter

Country: United States of America

January 05, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 05, 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:

Western Cabaret

Western Cabaret

Release year: 1939

Starring: Bill Campbell, Buck Douglas, Evelyn Dall, Harry Lester

Guest Night

Guest Night

Release year: 1938

Starring: A.G. Street

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Foundations of Cookery

Foundations of Cookery

Release year: 1938

Starring: Marcel Boulestin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

BBC TV Cricket

BBC TV Cricket

Release year: 1938

Starring: Richie Benaud, Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, David Gower

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Eric Wild and His Band

Eric Wild and His Band

Release year: 1938

Starring: Eric Wild and His Band

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on January 05, 1939?

On January 05, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 1939?

On January 05, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 05, 1939?

On January 05, 1939 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 5th?

January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of January. 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 January 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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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 January 1939?

January 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1939 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 5, 1939