Monday December 25, 1939: on this day

December 25, 1939 was the 359th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 25, 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 25, 1939, who was born and died on December 25, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 25, 1939, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Man Who Comes Around by Tommy Tucker & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. A Chump at Oxford, directed by Alfred J. Goulding), TV series (e.g. Down On The Farm) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 25th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 25, 1939?


December 25, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 359th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1939 can also be written as 12/25/1939 in the US and as 25/12/1939 in UK and Europe.

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December 25, 1939: What happened on that day?


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December 25, 1939: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 25, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th 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 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 25, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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December 25, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 25, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:13 pm and setting at 07:04 am.

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 25, 1939?


Famous people born on December 25, 1939:

  • Gerald Murnane

    Gerald Murnane is an Australian writer acclaimed for his unique and introspective literary style.

  • Ghulam Ahmad Bilour

    Pakistani businessman and politician.

  • Akong Rinpoche

    Tibetan-chinese spiritual leader (d. 2013,.

  • Bob James

    American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (fourplay).

  • Royce Applegate

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 2003).

  • Christopher Wates

    English real estate developer / multi-millionaire.

  • Don Alias
  • Belcaïd Allal
  • Jesús Aranzabal
  • Claudio Huepe

Whose famous birthday is on December 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 25th:

  • Annie Lennox
    Annie Lennox

    Scottish musician and songwriter with an androgynous look.

  • Ingrid Betancourt
    Ingrid Betancourt

    Colombian-born politician, kidnap victim, she is the mother to two children.

  • Hanna Schygulla
    Hanna Schygulla

    Hanna Schygulla is a German actress known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder in the 1970s.

  • Rod Serling
    Rod Serling

    American radio and television script writer.

  • Jimmy Buffett
    Jimmy Buffett

    American musician, whose debut album "down to earth" was reportedly only 324 copies.

  • Quentin Crisp
    Quentin Crisp

    British gay character and author of "the naked civil servant" in 1931, he "came out" as a limp-wristed, effeminate, mincing queen with blue...

  • Fernand Gravey
    Fernand Gravey

    Belgian/french actor in film, started his career in france.

  • Ismail Merchant
    Ismail Merchant

    Director and producer in indian-english (d. 2005).

  • CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder

    Guyana-born actress.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

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December 25, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 2 months old,

or 1010 months and 23 days old,

or 4395 weeks and 1 day old,

or 30766 days old,

if you were born on December 25, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1939?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 25, 1939.

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December 25, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 25th?

Famous deaths on December 25th:

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • 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...

  • Dean Martin
    Dean Martin

    American actor and singer who was a team with jerry lewis between 1950-1954, before going it alone.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Actor (modern times), passes away in switzerland at 88.

  • Agnes Ayres
    Agnes Ayres

    Actress johnny belinda sheik, dies at 42.

  • Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle

    American actor (dukes of hazzard), age 77 (born in 1920).

  • David Ryall
    David Ryall

    English actor (b. 1935).

  • Odester Chaplin

    Legendary comic actor and filmmaker.

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December 25, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 25, 1939:

  • Christmas Day is a Christian holiday on this day celebrating the Nativity of Jesus. It is a public holiday in many countries, including almost everywhere in the Americas, most European nations, the Philippines and most of Oceania, some African countries, the Commonwealth of Nations, and various other countries and regions. Many non-Christians, including non-theists, celebrate secular aspects of the holiday, such as decorating Christmas trees and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Some
  • Pakistan - Quaid's Day is celebrated as a national holiday in Pakistan in honour of the birth of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
  • British Isles - a quarter day in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. (but not in Scotland)
  • Roman festivals - (re)birth of Sol Invictus, the winter solstice feast in the Roman Empire since 274.
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December 25, 1939: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 25, 1939 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 25, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1939 was The Man Who Comes Around by Tommy Tucker & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 25, 1939: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 25, 1939 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Man Who Comes Around

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December 25, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 25, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Chump at Oxford

A Chump at Oxford

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Alfred J. Goulding

Starring: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Forrester Harvey, Wilfred Lucas

Country: United States of America

Remember the Night

Remember the Night

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Beulah Bondi, Elizabeth Patterson

Pukar

Pukar

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Sohrab Modi

Starring: Sohrab Modi, Chandra Mohan, Naseem Banu, Sheela

Music in My Heart

Music in My Heart

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Joseph Santley

Starring: Tony Martin, Rita Hayworth, Edith Fellows, Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Release year: 1939

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara, Cedric Hardwicke, Thomas Mitchell

Country: United States of America

December 25, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 25, 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:

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

Release year: 1939

Starring: A.G. Street

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1939

Directed by: nbcu

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Who was the US President on December 25, 1939?

On December 25, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 25, 1939?

On December 25, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 25, 1939?

On December 25, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 25th?

December 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: according to the afghan health ministry, at least 43 people were killed in yesterday's attack on kabul's government building by a suicide bomber with three other gunmen. none of the attackers claimed responsibility.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills 10 near kabul's national directorate of security headquarters. amaq news agency claims that isil was responsible for the attack.
  • 2016 - Pope francis appeals for peace during a christmas mass at the vatican.

Find out more about December 25th

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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.

Monday December 25, 1939