Wednesday December 13, 1939: on this day

December 13, 1939 was the 347th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 13, 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 13, 1939, who was born and died on December 13, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 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 13th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 1939?


December 13, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 347th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1939 can also be written as 12/13/1939 in the US and as 13/12/1939 in UK and Europe.

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December 13, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 13, 1939:

  • Battle at la plata - 3 british cruisers vs. german graf spee
  • World war ii: battle of the river plate : captain hans langsdorff of the german deutschland class cruiser (pocket battleship) admiral graf spee engages with royal navy cruisers hms exeter, hms ajax and hmnzs achilles.
  • The battle of the river plate is fought off the coast of uruguay; the first naval battle of world war ii. the kriegsmarine's deutschland-class cruiser (pocket battleship) admiral graf spee engages with three royal navy cruisers: hms , hmnzs  and hms .[13]

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December 13, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th 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 13, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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December 13, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:03 am and setting at 08:25 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 13, 1939?


Famous people born on December 13, 1939:

  • Eric Flynn

    British actor and singer (d.2002).

  • Clive Brain

    Educationalist.

  • Lucio Calonga
  • Michelle Duff
  • Mauro Mingardi
  • Akiko Wakabayashi
  • Rudolf Flögel
  • Robert Hosp

Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 13th

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December 13, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 3 months old,

or 1011 months and 16 days old,

or 4398 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30788 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 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 13, 1939?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 13, 1939.

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December 13, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1939:

  • Senatore Borletti
  • Antonio Casertano

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Vasili Kandinsky

    Vasili Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist, and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art.

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

  • Nicholas Roerich

    Russian aristocrat; artist, philosopher and archaeologist.

  • Phinneas Fletcher

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 13th

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December 13, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 1939:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 1939: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 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 13, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 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 13, 1939: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 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:

  1. - All the Things You Are
  2. - Faithful Forever
  3. - Tuxedo Junction
  4. - In an Old Dutch Garden (By an Old Dutch Mill)
  5. - Bluebirds in the Moonlight

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December 13, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Dave Fleischer

Starring: Jessica Dragonette, Lanny Ross, Pinto Colvig, Cal Howard

Country: United States of America

Judge Hardy and Son

Judge Hardy and Son

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George B. Seitz

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Fay Holden, Cecilia Parker

Four Wives

Four Wives

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, Lola Lane, Gale Page

El signo de la muerte

El signo de la muerte

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Chano Urueta

Starring: Cantinflas, Manuel Medel, Carlos Orellana, Elena D'Orgaz

Slightly Honorable

Slightly Honorable

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Tay Garnett

Starring: Pat O'Brien, Edward Arnold, Broderick Crawford, Ruth Terry

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Who was the US President on December 13, 1939?

On December 13, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1939?

On December 13, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 1939?

On December 13, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

Find out more about December 13th

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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.

Wednesday December 13, 1939