Sunday January 01, 1939: on this day

January 01, 1939 was the 1st day of the year 1939, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 01, 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 01, 1939, who was born and died on January 01, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 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. Trooping The Colour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1939?


January 01, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1939 can also be written as 1/1/1939 in the US and as 1/1/1939 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1939 in January 1939 calendar

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January 01, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1939:

  • William hewlett and david packard found hewlett-packard in the usa.
  • Anglo-american trade agreement goes into effect, cutting tariffs in us, england, and crown colonies.
  • Sydney, australia, swelters in 45 ?c (113 ?f) heat, a record for the city.
  • The hewlett-packard company is founded.

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January 01, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st 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 01, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1939 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 01, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 01:02 pm and setting at 03:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1939.

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Who was born on January 01, 1939?


Famous people born on January 01, 1939:

  • Michèle Mercier
    Michèle Mercier

    Michèle mercier is a french actress known for her role as angélique in the 'angélique' film series.

  • Habeeb Al-Shaibani

    Renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies.

  • Cleaster Cotton

    Renowned African American artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Rahi Masoom Reza

    Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Saleha Aref

    Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Stephanos Manos

    Greek politician known for his role in economic reforms.

  • Rahima Banu

    Rahima Banu was a Bangladeshi politician who served as a member of the Jatiya Sangsad, the national parliament of Bangladesh.

  • Tibor Szymanski

    Tibor Szymanski is a Hungarian-American computer scientist known for his contributions to the field of operating systems and distributed...

  • Serigne Abdoul Ahad Mbacké

    Fourth Caliph General of the Mouride Islamic brotherhood in Senegal.

  • Rayhana Haque

    Rayhana Haque was a renowned Bangladeshi poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Duha Al-Azzawi

    Duha Al-Azzawi is an Iraqi painter known for her vibrant and expressive abstract works.

  • Syed Babar Ali Kayani

    Founder and former chairman of the Packages Group, a leading Pakistani conglomerate.

  • Vitaly Shentalinsky

    A Russian writer and historian who has published works on the history of Soviet censorship.

  • Riad Ismat

    Riad Ismat was a Syrian playwright and screenwriter known for his contributions to Arabic literature and theater.

  • Egon Zehnder

    Founder of Egon Zehnder International, a global executive search firm.

  • Parvin Dokht

    Notable Iranian author and playwright.

  • Abed Fahd

    A renowned Palestinian poet known for his works exploring themes of identity, displacement, and the Palestinian experience.

  • Eeva Rista

    Eeva Rista is a Finnish painter known for her abstract and expressionist works.

  • Eeva Tikka

    Eeva Tikka is a Finnish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Eeva Riitta Siirala

    Eeva Riitta Siirala is a Finnish architect known for her innovative designs and contributions to the field of sustainable architecture.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 3 months old,

or 1023 months and 22 days old,

or 4451 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31159 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1939.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1939?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 01, 1939.

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January 01, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1939:

  • Varvara Petrovna Maklakova

    A prominent Russian politician and feminist who advocated for women's suffrage and social reforms.

  • Woodruff Bassett

    American businessman known for his contributions to the oil industry.

  • Harbert Brick

    American lawyer and politician who served as the Governor of Indiana.

  • Anaika Palwankar

    Anaika Palwankar was an Indian social reformer and politician who fought for the rights of the Untouchable community.

  • Telemachus Mavromichalis

    Telemachus Mavromichalis was a Greek politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece in 1916.

  • Ladislaus Reymann

    Ladislaus Reymann was a Polish painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

  • Thaxton Ford

    Thaxton Ford was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee.

  • William Patton

    Renowned geologist known for his work on the geology of the Rocky Mountains.

  • Marland Pratt

    Geologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the Earth's structure.

  • Hillel Slovak

    Renowned Slovak painter known for his artistic contributions in the early 20th century.

  • Iven

    Iven C. Kincheloe was an American explorer known for his expeditions to remote regions.

  • Evy Anckarsvärd

    Swedish author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Sidney Herbert Ray

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

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

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 1st

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January 01, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1939: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1939 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1939 was The Man Who Comes Around by Tommy Tucker & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

January 01, 1939: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1939 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Man Who Comes Around

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January 01, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 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

January 01, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:

Trooping the Colour

Trooping the Colour

Release year: 1939

Directed by: NA

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

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 January 01, 1939?

On January 01, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1939?

On January 01, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1939?

On January 01, 1939 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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.

Sunday January 1, 1939