Monday January 16, 1939: on this day

January 16, 1939 was the 16th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

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

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

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What day of the week was January 16, 1939?


January 16, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1939 can also be written as 1/16/1939 in the US and as 16/1/1939 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1939 in January 1939 calendar

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January 16, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1939:

  • Comic strip superman debuts in the usa.
  • The irish republican army (ira) begins a bombing and sabotage campaign in england.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 02:44 pm.

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 16, 1939?


Famous people born on January 16, 1939:

  • Jean Van Hamme

    Jean van hamme is a belgian writer known for creating popular comic book series such as xiii and largo winch.

  • Ralph Gibson

    American photographer.

  • Mac Curtis

    American singer (d. 2013).

  • Marshall Trimble

    American singer, author, professor at community colleges, and arizona's official historian.

  • Gabriel Abossolo
  • Giorgio Tinazzi
  • Volker Spengler
  • Lothar Metz

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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


You are 85 years 3 months old,

or 1023 months and 3 days old,

or 4448 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31140 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 1939.

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

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 16, 1939:

  • Albert Fish

    American serial killer (d. 36).

  • Lazzaro Liberatori
  • Guido Matthey
  • William O'Connor
  • Léon Sazie

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

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


Holidays on January 16, 1939:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand

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

The most popular movies on January 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

Idiot's Delight

Idiot's Delight

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Norma Shearer, Clark Gable, Edward Arnold, Charles Coburn

They Made Me a Criminal

They Made Me a Criminal

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Starring: John Garfield, Claude Rains, The Dead End Kids, Ann Sheridan

Mr. Moto's Last Warning

Mr. Moto's Last Warning

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Norman Foster

Starring: Peter Lorre, Ricardo Cortez, Virginia Field, John Carradine

Scouts to the Rescue

Scouts to the Rescue

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Alan James, Ray Taylor

Starring: Jackie Cooper, Vondell Darr, Edwin Stanley, William Ruhl

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Television Surveys

Television Surveys

Release year: 1939

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

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1939?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1939?

On January 16, 1939 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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.

Monday January 16, 1939