Friday December 08, 1939: on this day

December 08, 1939 was the 342nd day of the year 1939, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 08, 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 December 08, 1939, who was born and died on December 08, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1939, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Little Red Fox by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Zorro's Fighting Legion, directed by John English, William Witney), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1939?


December 08, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1939 can also be written as 12/8/1939 in the US and as 8/12/1939 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1939 in December 1939 calendar

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December 08, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:31 am and setting at 03:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Dec 26, 1939.

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Who was born on December 08, 1939?


Famous people born on December 08, 1939:

  • Dariush Mehrjui

    Acclaimed Iranian film director known for his influential contributions to Iranian cinema.

  • James Galway

    World-renowned irish flutist.

  • Red Berenson

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Felipe Gozon

    Filipino lawyer and businessman.

  • Soko Richardson

    American drummer (kings of rhythm, john mayall & the bluesbreakers).

  • Jerry Butler

    American producer and singer (the impressions).

  • Lynn Wilson

    Contractor / multi-millionaire.

  • James Galway in Belfast

    Ireland; flutist (18k gold flute, royal philharmonic).

  • Jerry Butler in Sunflower

    Mississippi, usa; rock vocalist ("never give you up").

  • Jerry ''The Iceman'' Butler

    American soul singer.

  • Gordon «Red» Berenson

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 4 months old,

or 1012 months and 8 days old,

or 4401 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30811 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 1939.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1939?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 08, 1939.

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December 08, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1939:

  • Ernest Schelling

    Composer dies at 63.

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1939:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1939: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1939 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1939 was The Little Red Fox by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 08, 1939: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1939 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Little Red Fox
  2. - Careless
  3. - Stop! It's Wonderful
  4. - Indian Summer

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December 08, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Zorro's Fighting Legion

Zorro's Fighting Legion

Release year: 1939

Directed by: John English, William Witney

Starring: Reed Hadley, Sheila Darcy, William Corson, Leander De Cordova

An Adventure of Salvator Rosa

An Adventure of Salvator Rosa

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Alessandro Blasetti

Starring: Gino Cervi, Luisa Ferida, Rina Morelli, Osvaldo Valenti

Balalaika

Balalaika

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Reinhold Schünzel

Starring: Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, Charles Ruggles, Frank Morgan

South of the Border

South of the Border

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, June Storey, Lupita Tovar

Crashing Thru

Crashing Thru

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Elmer Clifton

Starring: James Newill, Warren Hull, Jean Carmen, Milburn Stone

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Who was the US President on December 08, 1939?

On December 08, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1939?

On December 08, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1939?

On December 08, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

Find out more about December 8th

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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 December 1939?

December 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1939 calendar looked like.

Friday December 8, 1939