Tuesday December 12, 1939: on this day
December 12, 1939 was the 346th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 12, 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 12, 1939, who was born and died on December 12, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1939, which were the most popular songs (ex. All the Things You Are by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Gulliver's Travels, directed by Dave Fleischer), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 12, 1939?
- December 12, 1939: What happened on that day?
- December 12, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 12, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 12, 1939?
- December 12, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 12, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- December 12, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 12, 1939: Number 1 song on that day
- December 12, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 12, 1939?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1939?
- Who was the Pope on December 12, 1939?
What day of the week was December 12, 1939?
December 12, 1939 was a Tuesday and it was the 346th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 12, 1939 can also be written as 12/12/1939 in the US and as 12/12/1939 in UK and Europe.
December 12, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 12, 1939:
- Russ indigirka capsizes in blizzard off japanese coast; 750 die
- Hms duchess (h64) sinks after a collision with hms barham off the coast of scotland with the loss of 124 men
- Winter war: the battle of tolvajärvi, also known as the first major finnish victory in the winter war, begins.
December 12, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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December 12, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 12, 1939 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:20 am and setting at 07:28 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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Get your map!Who was born on December 12, 1939?
Famous people born on December 12, 1939:
- Michaeljames Gazzaniga
Gazzaniga is a pioneering neuroscientist known for his research on the split-brain phenomenon and the lateralization of brain function.
- Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki
Renowned Greek archaeologist known for her work in preserving cultural heritage.
- Dov Frohman
Israeli engineer who played a key role in the development of EPROM technology.
- Thomas McGuane
Author.
- Tom Hayden
Politician.
- Henri Bresc
- David Kolb
- Dezső Molnár
- Giancarlo Cimoli
- Vincenzo Aquilanti
- Armando Miranda
- Des Horne
- Garner Tullis
- Birger Tingstad
Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:
- Frank Sinatra
American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
- Jennifer Connelly
Movie actress.
- Dionne Warwick
American singer and recording artist.
- Mädchen Amick
American actress and director.
- Connie Francis
Country singer.
- Bill Nighy
British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.
- Regina Hall
Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.
- Bob Barker
Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.
- Tom Wilkinson
English actor (b. 1948).
- Robert Lepage
French canadian playwright.
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December 12, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 84 years 4 months old,
or 1012 months and 13 days old,
or 4402 weeks and 2 days old,
or 30816 days old,
if you were born on December 12, 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 12, 1939?
There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 12, 1939.
December 12, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 12, 1939:
- Douglas Fairbanks
American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
- Kolë Idromeno
- Lewis Clinton-Baker
What famous deaths happened on December 12th?
Famous deaths on December 12th:
- Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
- Tallulah Bankhead
American actress who appeared on film and stage.
- Danny Aiello
Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
- Anne Baxter
Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.
- Peter Boyle
American actor (d. 2006).
- Audrey Totter
Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
- Van Johnson
American actor.
- Annette Stroyberg
Danish actress (b. 1936).
- Ann Reinking
American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).
- Jack Cassidy
American actor and singer (d. 1976).
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December 12, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 12, 1939:
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar
Observances on December 12, 1939:
- International Universal Health Coverage Day
- International Day of Neutrality
December 12, 1939: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 12, 1939 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 12, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1939 was All the Things You Are by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
December 12, 1939: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1939 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - All the Things You Are
- Glenn Miller & His Orchestra - Faithful Forever
- Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra - Tuxedo Junction
- Dick Jurgens & His Orchestra - In an Old Dutch Garden (By an Old Dutch Mill)
- Dick Jurgens & His Orchestra - Bluebirds in the Moonlight
December 12, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 12, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Who was the US President on December 12, 1939?
On December 12, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1939?
On December 12, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 12, 1939?
On December 12, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 12th?
December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
- 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
- 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),
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.