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see horoscope and birth chart for August 02, 1939What happened on Wednesday August 02, 1939?
About August 2nd, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard collaborate on a critical letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, alerting him to the potential development of an atomic weapon by Nazi Germany and urging the United States to begin research into nuclear technology. This historic communication would ultimately lead to the Manhattan Project, a secret research and development program that would dramatically alter the course of World War II and global geopolitics.
- Day of the week: August 2nd, 1939 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about August 2nd, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on August 2nd, 1939.
Table of contents
- August 02, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 02, 1939?
- Who was born on August 02, 1939?
- August 02, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 02, 1939?
- Back in 1939
August 02, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 02, 1939:
- Einstein and Szilard Warn Roosevelt About Nuclear Potential Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard collaborate on a critical letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, alerting him to the potential development of an atomic weapon by Nazi Germany and urging the United States to begin research into nuclear technology. This historic communication would ultimately lead to the Manhattan Project, a secret research and development program that would dramatically alter the course of World War II and global geopolitics.
- Hatch Act Restricts Federal Employee Political Activities The Hatch Act is signed into law, establishing significant restrictions on political activities by federal government employees. This legislation aims to prevent federal workers from using their official positions to influence elections and maintain the neutrality of the civil service.
August 02, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 02, 1939?
August 02, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 02, 1939 can also be written as 8/2/1939 in the US and as 2/8/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 02, 1939?
Famous people born on August 02, 1939:
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Wes CravenLegendary horror film director who revolutionized the genre with iconic movies like 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream'.
August 02, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1939:
- Harvey Spencer Lewis
American mystic and author (b. 1883).
- Giuseppe Alongi
- René Wiener
August 02, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 02, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 02, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 1939 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:07 pm and setting at 09:06 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1939.
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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1939
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 02, 1939?
Someone born on August 02, 1939 is:
85 years 8 months old,
or 1028 months and 21 days old,
or 4473 weeks
or 31311 days old,
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Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1939?
There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 02, 1939.
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Back in 1939
