Sunday January 08, 1939: on this day

January 08, 1939 was the 8th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 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 January 08, 1939, who was born and died on January 08, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 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 8th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1939?


January 08, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 8th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1939 can also be written as 1/8/1939 in the US and as 8/1/1939 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1939 in January 1939 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th 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 08, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on January 08, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 08:36 pm and setting at 09:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1939.

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Who was born on January 08, 1939?


Famous people born on January 08, 1939:

  • Carolina Herrera

    Carolina herrera is a venezuelan fashion designer known for her elegant and timeless designs, particularly her signature white shirts and...

  • Yvette Mimieux in Hollywood

    California, usa; actress ("time machine, where the boys are").

  • Ruth Maleczech

    American actress (d.2013).

  • Alan Wilson

    English mathematician, academic.

  • Walter Ciccione

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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


You are 85 years 2 months old,

or 1022 months and 20 days old,

or 4446 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31126 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 1939.

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

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

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


Holidays on January 08, 1939:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.

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

The most popular movies on January 08, 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

Listen, Darling

Listen, Darling

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Edwin L. Marin

Starring: Judy Garland, Freddie Bartholomew, Mary Astor, Walter Pidgeon

Country: United States of America

January 08, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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 08, 1939?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1939?

On January 08, 1939 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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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.

Sunday January 8, 1939