What happened on Friday September 01, 1939?

Here's what happened on September 01, 1939:

• Nazi Germany Invades Poland, Starting World War II On September 1, 1939, Nazi Germany launched a comprehensive invasion of Poland from multiple directions, marking the official beginning of World War II in Europe. German forces attacked from three primary directions: Army Group South under Colonel General Gerd von Rundstedt from the west over Silesia, General Johannes Blaskowitz's 8th Army advancing toward Lodz, General Wilhelm List's 14th Army moving to Krakow, and General Walter von Reichenau's forces spearheading an assault toward Warsaw.
• British and French Ultimatum to Germany In the evening, British and French ambassadors issued a formal ultimatum to the German government, demanding an immediate withdrawal of troops from Poland.
• Hitler's Reichstag Speech German Chancellor Adolf Hitler addressed the Reichstag in Berlin, broadcasting globally. He emphasized Germany's lack of western interests, promised respect for neutral powers, and made strategic statements about potential international relationships.
• British National Services Act The British House of Commons passed the National Services (Armed Forces) Act, mandating conscription of all men aged 18 to 41 into military service.
• Canada Invokes War Measures Act The Canadian parliament activated the War Measures Act of 1914, granting the government expanded powers over trade, shipping, censorship, and property expropriation. Militia forces were placed on active service to defend coastal and vulnerable interior regions.
• Neutral Countries Declaration Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Switzerland officially declared their neutrality in the emerging global conflict.
• Scientific Publication on Black Holes Physical Review publishes the first academic paper dealing with black hole theory.

Events in 1939

September 01, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 01, 1939

Newspapers from Sep. 01, 1939

September 01, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 244th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1939 can also be written as 9/1/1939 in the US and as 1/9/1939 in UK and Europe.

September 01, 1939 in September 1939 calendar

Famous people born on September 01, 1939:

• Lily Tomlin

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• Philippe Marchand

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Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on September 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 01, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 01, 1939 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 01, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 08:36 pm and setting at 09:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 1939.

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Your place in the Universe on September 01, 1939

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Someone born on September 01, 1939 is:

85 years 8 months old,

or 1028 months and 13 days old,

or 4471 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31302 days old,

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

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 1st 2025.

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

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

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