Sunday October 29, 1939: on this day

October 29, 1939 was the 302nd day of the year 1939, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 29, 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 October 29, 1939, who was born and died on October 29, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Drums Along the Mohawk, directed by John Ford), 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 October 29th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 1939?


October 29, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1939 can also be written as 10/29/1939 in the US and as 29/10/1939 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1939 in October 1939 calendar

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October 29, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 1939:

  • Nhl babe seibert memorial game: all-stars beat montreal 5-3
  • Golden gate international exposition (dan francisco, california) closes.

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October 29, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th 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 October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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October 29, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:00 pm and setting at 08:35 am.

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 October 29, 1939?


Famous people born on October 29, 1939:

  • Jane Alexander

    Actress.

  • Gaetano Compagnino
  • Roberto Della Torre
  • Francesco Casaretti
  • Hideko Mizuno
  • Claudio Perone
  • Shū Kamo

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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October 29, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 5 months old,

or 1013 months

or 4404 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30833 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1939?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 29, 1939.

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October 29, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1939:

  • Dwight B. Waldo

    American historian and academic (b. 1864).

  • Giulio Crimi
  • Margaret Floy Washburn

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Duanne Allman

    Duane Allman was an American guitarist and the co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band.

  • Andersson

    Swedish explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions.

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October 29, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1939:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1939:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh

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October 29, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Drums Along the Mohawk

Drums Along the Mohawk

Release year: 1939

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Henry Fonda, Edna May Oliver, Eddie Collins

Country: United States of America

The Flying Deuces

The Flying Deuces

Release year: 1939

Directed by: A. Edward Sutherland

Starring: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jean Parker, Reginald Gardiner

Country: United States of America

Law of the Pampas

Law of the Pampas

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Nate Watt

Starring: William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Sidney Toler, Steffi Duna

Danger Flight

Danger Flight

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone, Jason Robards Sr.

Moon Over Harlem

Moon Over Harlem

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer

Starring: Buddy Harris, Cora Green, Izinetta Wilcox, Earl Gough

October 29, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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 October 29, 1939?

On October 29, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1939?

On October 29, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1939?

On October 29, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 1939?

October 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1939 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 29, 1939