Thursday February 16, 1939: on this day

February 16, 1939 was the 47th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 16, 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 February 16, 1939, who was born and died on February 16, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Gunga Din, directed by George Stevens), TV series (e.g. Vine Street) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 16, 1939?


February 16, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1939 can also be written as 2/16/1939 in the US and as 16/2/1939 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 16, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 16th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 16, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 February 16, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:56 am and setting at 04:17 pm.

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

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Who was born on February 16, 1939?


Famous people born on February 16, 1939:

  • Claudine Coster

    Nancy actor.

  • Sergio Bianchetto

    Italian champion cyclist, winner of the 1964 olympic gold medal at tokyo.

  • Adolfo Azcuna

    Filipino supreme court jurist.

  • David Simpson

    Irish politician.

  • David Griffiths

    Portrait painter.

  • Czes?aw Niemen

    Polish composer and singer (d. 2004).

  • Harold Kalin

    Singer.

  • Ilie Constantin
  • Osvaldo Desideri
  • Angelo Infanti
  • Marinella Bortoluzzi
  • Vittorio Russo
  • Marita Napier

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    The Weeknd

    The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

  • Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

  • John McEnroe
    John McEnroe

    German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston

    Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

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

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

    French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

  • William Katt
    William Katt

    American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

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February 16, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 1 month old,

or 1021 months and 12 days old,

or 4441 weeks

or 31087 days old,

if you were born on February 16, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1939?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 16, 1939.

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February 16, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 1939:

  • Jura Soyfer

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  • Josef Moroder-Lusenberg
  • Martin Schiele
  • Ferdinand Vach

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

    Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

    Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

    Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

  • Len Lesser
    Len Lesser

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Markes Shaw

    Famous playwright and novelist.

  • Yun Dong-ju

    Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

  • Chien-Shiung Wu

    Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 16th

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February 16, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 16, 1939:

  • Remembrance of Lambertus
  • Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
  • Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 1939:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias

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February 16, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 16, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gunga Din

Gunga Din

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Country: United States of America

Los tres mosqueteros

Los tres mosqueteros

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Miguel M. Delgado

Starring: Cantinflas, Ángel Garasa, Janet Alcoriza, Consuelo Frank

Wife, Husband and Friend

Wife, Husband and Friend

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Loretta Young, Warner Baxter, Binnie Barnes, Cesar Romero

Let Freedom Ring

Let Freedom Ring

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Jack Conway

Starring: Nelson Eddy, Virginia Bruce, Victor McLaglen, Lionel Barrymore

Six-Gun Rhythm

Six-Gun Rhythm

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Tex Fletcher, Joan Barclay, Ralph Peters, Reed Howes

February 16, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 16, 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:

Vine Street

Vine Street

Release year: 1939

Starring: John Barkeley, Shirley Thomas

Country: United States of America

Television Surveys

Television Surveys

Release year: 1939

Western Cabaret

Western Cabaret

Release year: 1939

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

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 February 16, 1939?

On February 16, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1939?

On February 16, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

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What is special about February 16th?

February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. 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 February 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),

Find out more about February 16th

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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 February 1939?

February 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1939 calendar looked like.

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