Wednesday August 02, 1939: on this day
August 02, 1939 was the 214th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 02, 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 August 02, 1939, who was born and died on August 02, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. When Tomorrow Comes, directed by John M. Stahl), TV series (e.g. Trooping The Colour) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 02, 1939?
- August 02, 1939: What happened 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?
- Who was born on August 02, 1939?
- August 02, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 02, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 02, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 02, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 02, 1939?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1939?
- Who was the Pope on August 02, 1939?
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.
August 02, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 02, 1939:
- Hatch act prohibits political activity by federal workers.
- Albert einstein and leo szilard write a letter to franklin d. roosevelt, urging him to begin the manhattan project to develop a nuclear weapon.
- Albert einstein writes to president franklin roosevelt about developing the atomic bomb using uranium. this leads to the creation of the manhattan project.
August 02, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.
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.
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August 02, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 1939 was Full Moon.
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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Get your map!Who was born on August 02, 1939?
Famous people born on August 02, 1939:
- Wes Craven
American screen writer, filmmaker and author.
- Benjamin Barber
American theorist, author, and academic (d. 2017).
- John W. Snow
American businessman and politician, 73rd united states secretary of the treasury.
- Michel Vachey
France writer.
- Terry Kiser
Actor.
- Edward Pattern in Atlanta
Georgia, usa; singer (gladys knight & the pips).
- Robert James Waller
Writer.
- Gregg Jakobson
- Hiroji Kubota
- John William Snow
- Benito Bortolami
Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:
- Dom DeLuise
Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...
- Carroll O'Connor
Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.
- Isabel Allende
Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...
- Muriel Robin
She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.
- Kevin Smith
Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.
- Sam Worthington
Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.
- James Baldwin
American writer (born in 1924).
- Joanna Cassidy
American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.
- Myrna Loy
American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
- Jacinda Barrett
Model and actress from australia-americans.
August 02, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 84 years 7 months old,
or 1015 months and 26 days old,
or 4417 weeks and 1 day old,
or 30920 days old,
if you were born on August 02, 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 August 02, 1939?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.
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.
August 02, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1939:
- Otillia Rhind
Known for her work in mathematical logic and philosophy of mathematics.
- Harvey Spencer Lewis
American mystic and author (b. 1883).
- Giuseppe Alongi
- René Wiener
What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?
Famous deaths on August 2nd:
- Jean-Pierre Melville
French filmmaker.
- David Huddleston
American actor (b. 1930).
- Cathleen Nesbitt
English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.
- Josehua Bell
Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.
- Lexander Graham Bell
Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.
- Sruly Halberstam
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
- Burel Burroughs
Burel Burroughs was an American novelist and essayist, best known for his semi-autobiographical novel 'Naked Lunch'.
- Larysa Kosach
Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.
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August 02, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 02, 1939:
- St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
- St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
- St. Stephen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
- Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
- Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
- Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
- Day of airborne forces in Russia
August 02, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 02, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 02, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:
Who was the US President on August 02, 1939?
On August 02, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1939?
On August 02, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 02, 1939?
On August 02, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 2nd?
August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
- 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.
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 August 1939?
August 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.