Sunday October 01, 1939: on this day

October 01, 1939 was the 274th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 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 October 01, 1939, who was born and died on October 01, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 01, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday, directed by Walter Forde), 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 1st, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 01, 1939?


October 01, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 274th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1939 can also be written as 10/1/1939 in the US and as 1/10/1939 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1939 in October 1939 calendar

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October 01, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 1939:

  • Churchill calls soviets riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
  • World war ii: after a one-month siege, german troops occupy warsaw.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 01, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 01, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 07:20 pm and setting at 09:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1939.

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Who was born on October 01, 1939?


Famous people born on October 01, 1939:

  • Len Cariou
    Len Cariou

    Len cariou is a canadian actor known for his work on stage and screen, including his tony award-winning performance in sweeney todd.

  • Nikai Toshiaki

    Japanese politician who served as Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.

  • George Archer

    American professional golfer.

  • Geoffrey Whitehead

    English actor.

  • Jean-Marie Lehn

    Scientist.

  • Philip Cox

    Philip cox: an australian architect who designed many of sydney's buildings, including the aquarium, football stadium and exhibition center.

  • Arlette Franco
  • George Carruthers
  • Janie Sell
  • Umberto Melloni
  • Rosella Cicognani
  • Mihaly Meszaros

Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:

  • Jimmy Carter
    Jimmy Carter

    American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.

  • Brie Larson
    Brie Larson

    Brie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.

  • Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis

    Zach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews

    British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.

  • Jeane Manson
    Jeane Manson

    American singer, model, and actress living in france.

  • Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret

    French actor, both on tv and in film.

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens

    Stella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.

  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid

    Randy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.

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


You are 84 years 5 months old,

or 1013 months and 27 days old,

or 4408 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30860 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 01, 1939?

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 01, 1939:

  • Aleksandr Aleksandrovič Mosolov

What famous deaths happened on October 1st?

Famous deaths on October 1st:

  • Richard Avedon

    American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.

  • Loui Leakey

    Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.

  • Spyridon Marinatos

    Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

  • Idonia Glaser

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Gamble Rogers

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.

  • Fount Leakey

    Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.

  • Reathel Bean

    Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Macdonald Critchley

    Renowned neurologist known for his work on brain disorders.

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.

  • Hendry Fok

    Hong Kong businessman and politician.

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

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


Holidays on October 01, 1939:

  • Singapore - Children's Day
  • Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
  • San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
  • Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
  • People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
  • RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
  • Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances on October 01, 1939:

  • International Day of Older Persons

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

The most popular movies on October 01, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday

Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Walter Forde

Starring: Gordon Harker, Alastair Sim, Linden Travers, Wally Patch

Eternally Yours

Eternally Yours

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Tay Garnett

Starring: Loretta Young, David Niven, Hugh Herbert, Billie Burke

The Arizona Kid

The Arizona Kid

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Sally March, Stuart Hamblen

Dust Be My Destiny

Dust Be My Destiny

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: John Garfield, Priscilla Lane, Alan Hale, Frank McHugh

Babes in Arms

Babes in Arms

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Charles Winninger, Guy Kibbee

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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 01, 1939?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 01, 1939?

On October 01, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 1st?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
  • 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),

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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 1, 1939