Tuesday January 17, 1939: on this day

January 17, 1939 was the 17th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1939, who was born and died on January 17, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 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 17th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1939?


January 17, 1939 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1939 can also be written as 1/17/1939 in the US and as 17/1/1939 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1939 in January 1939 calendar

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January 17, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1939:

  • Ed barrow is elected new york yankees president succeeding deceased j ruppert.

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January 17, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:52 am and setting at 03:36 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 17, 1939?


Famous people born on January 17, 1939:

  • Christodoulos of Athens

    Greek archbishop (d. 2008).

  • Maury Povich

    American talk show host and producer.

  • Toini Gustafson

    Sweden -- 5k / 10k cross country skier (1968 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Archbishop Christodoulos

    All greece and athens (d. 2008).

  • Joyce Castle
  • Raimondo Del Balzo
  • Niels Helveg Petersen
  • Giacomo Rizzo
  • Bob Giraldi
  • Romano Mattè
  • Johannes von Trapp
  • George Folsey Jr.
  • Cristodulo

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 3 months old,

or 1023 months and 1 day old,

or 4448 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31138 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1939?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 17, 1939.

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January 17, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1939:

  • Mario Roselli Cecconi

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

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January 17, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1939:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed

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January 17, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 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 17, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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 17, 1939?

On January 17, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1939?

On January 17, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1939?

On January 17, 1939 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

Tuesday January 17, 1939