Thursday November 16, 1939: on this day

November 16, 1939 was the 320th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is November 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 November 16, 1939, who was born and died on November 16, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 16, 1939, which were the most popular songs (ex. Yodelin' Jive by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters), movies (e.g. The Secret of Dr. Kildare, directed by Harold S. Bucquet), TV series (e.g. Come And Be Televised) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 16, 1939?


November 16, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 320th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1939 can also be written as 11/16/1939 in the US and as 16/11/1939 in UK and Europe.

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November 16, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 16, 1939:

  • Al capone freed from alcatraz jail
  • German u-boat torpedoes tanker sliedrecht near ireland

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 16, 1939 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:07 am and setting at 10:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Nov 26, 1939.

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Who was born on November 16, 1939?


Famous people born on November 16, 1939:

  • Morton Blackwell

    Long-time conservative activist and founder of The Leadership Institute.

  • Michael Billington

    English author and critic.

  • Mark Isaac-Williams

    British botanist, horticulturist and artist.

  • Elisabetta Pierallini
  • Amazonino Mendes
  • Norbert Singer
  • Pierluigi Levrero
  • Giovanni Manzini
  • Francesco Marenco
  • Eduardo Bauzá

Whose famous birthday is on November 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 16th:

  • Marg Helgenberger
    Marg Helgenberger

    Marg helgenberger is an american tv actress known for her role as catherine willows on the tv series csi: crime scene investigation.

  • Pete Davidson
    Pete Davidson

    Pete davidson is a comedian known for his work on saturday night live and his high-profile relationships.

  • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Maggie gyllenhaal is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the dark knight and secretary.

  • Lisa Bonet
    Lisa Bonet

    American actress who played bill cosby’s daughter in his television series, "the bill cosby show.

  • Maeve Quinlan
    Maeve Quinlan

    American actress known for her work in soap operas and television dramas.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith

    Actor (penguin batman, rocky), is killed at 88.

  • Gemma Atkinson
    Gemma Atkinson

    Gemma atkinson is a british model and actress known for her work in the soap opera hollyoaks and her appearances on reality tv shows.

  • Martha Plimpton
    Martha Plimpton

    American singer and actress.

  • Missi Pyle
    Missi Pyle

    Missi pyle is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'galaxy quest' and 'dodgeball: a true underdog story'.

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


You are 84 years 5 months old,

or 1013 months and 3 days old,

or 4405 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30836 days old,

if you were born on November 16, 1939.

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

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 16, 1939:

  • Pierce Butler

    American jurist and lawyer (born 1866).

  • Enrico di Borbone-Parma
  • Helena Swanwick

What famous deaths happened on November 16th?

Famous deaths on November 16th:

  • Clark Gable
    Clark Gable

    American actor, "the king", hollywood's most prominent male star.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward

    English actor and singer (d.2009).

  • Reg Varney
    Reg Varney

    English screenwriter and actor (d. 2008).

  • Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan

    Scottish actor known for his roles in TV series like Sons of Anarchy and Gladiator.

  • Ann Wedgeworth
    Ann Wedgeworth

    American actress who appeared on another world (1967aeur'70), somerset (1970aeur'73), three's company (1979), three's company (1979) and...

  • David Canary
    David Canary

    American actor (d. 2015).

  • Robert Clary
    Robert Clary

    French-american actor and author (d. 2022).

  • Cora Witherspoon
    Cora Witherspoon

    Actress (quality street bank dick), dies in 67.

  • Evelyn Venable
    Evelyn Venable

    American actress and stage performer, also a ucla teacher.

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


Holidays on November 16, 1939:

  • USA - admission of Oklahoma, 46th state, 1907
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Margaret of Scotland ; Gertrude the Great
  • Also see November 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day for Tolerance [UNESCO]
  • Iceland - Dagur fslenskrar tungu (Icelandic Language Day)
  • Thailand - Loy Krathong festival (2005)

Observances on November 16, 1939:

  • World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
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November 16, 1939: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 16, 1939 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 13th and November 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 16, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1939 was Yodelin' Jive by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week November 13th and November 19th.

November 16, 1939: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 16, 1939 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 13th and November 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Yodelin' Jive

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

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

The Secret of Dr. Kildare

The Secret of Dr. Kildare

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Harold S. Bucquet

Starring: Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Lionel Atwill, Helen Gilbert

The Return of Doctor X

The Return of Doctor X

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rosemary Lane, Wayne Morris, Dennis Morgan

Another Thin Man

Another Thin Man

Release year: 1939

Directed by: W.S. Van Dyke

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Virginia Grey, Otto Kruger

Country: United States of America

Saga of Death Valley

Saga of Death Valley

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Don 'Red' Barry, Doris Day

Meet Dr. Christian

Meet Dr. Christian

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Bernard Vorhaus

Starring: Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, Robert Baldwin, Enid Bennett

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Come and Be Televised

Come and Be Televised

Release year: 1939

Starring: Jasmine Bligh, Bruce Forsyth

Major League Baseball on NBC

Major League Baseball on NBC

Release year: 1939

Starring: Bob Costas, Joe Garagiola, Tony Kubek, Vin Scully

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Who was the US President on November 16, 1939?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 16, 1939?

On November 16, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about November 16th?

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

  • 2018 - Johnston press, owner of i, the scotsman and the yorkshire post, goes into administration after it failed to find a buyer. it will be delisted from the london stock exchange on 19th november 2018.
  • 2017 - South sudanese civil war - rival factions of the sudan people's liberation movement sign "declaration of unification" in cairo (egypt).
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). four afghan national security forces members are killed and eleven are injured in a suicide bomber attack on the afghan defense ministry headquarters in kabul.

Find out more about November 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 November 1939?

November 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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 November 1939 calendar looked like.

Thursday November 16, 1939