Thursday January 26, 1939: on this day

January 26, 1939 was the 26th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 26, 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 26, 1939, who was born and died on January 26, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Honolulu, directed by Edward Buzzell), TV series (e.g. Vine Street) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 1939?


January 26, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 26th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1939 can also be written as 1/26/1939 in the US and as 26/1/1939 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1939 in January 1939 calendar

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January 26, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1939:

  • Filming begins on gone with the wind
  • Franco conquers barcelona
  • Federal hall national monument established.
  • Spanish civil war: catalonia offensive: troops loyal to nationalist general francisco franco and aided by italy take barcelona.

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January 26, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th 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 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 26, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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January 26, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 1939 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 09:52 am and setting at 11:14 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 26, 1939?


Famous people born on January 26, 1939:

  • Marshall Lieb

    Rocker (teddy chicago bears).

  • Giorgio Lattanzi
  • Stefano Garroni
  • Antonio Mota
  • Brian Garfield

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 2 months old,

or 1022 months and 24 days old,

or 4447 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31130 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1939?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 26, 1939.

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January 26, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 1939:

  • Matilde Montoya
  • Jaime Mendoza Gonzáles

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...

  • Kden Kobe

    Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...

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January 26, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 1939:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1939:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula

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January 26, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Honolulu

Honolulu

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: Eleanor Powell, Robert Young, George Burns, Gracie Allen

Wings of the Navy

Wings of the Navy

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Lloyd Bacon

Starring: George Brent, Olivia de Havilland, John Payne, Frank McHugh

Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Bernard Vorhaus

Starring: Bobby Breen, Leo Carrillo, Henry Armetta, Lee Patrick

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

January 26, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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

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

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Who was the US President on January 26, 1939?

On January 26, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1939?

On January 26, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1939?

On January 26, 1939 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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.

Thursday January 26, 1939