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see horoscope and birth chart for July 02, 1939What happened on Sunday July 02, 1939?
About July 2nd, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: The Neuengamme concentration camp near Hamburg, Germany, becomes an autonomous facility during the Nazi regime. This camp would become a site of significant human suffering, forced labor, and tragic deaths during World War II.
- Day of the week: July 2nd, 1939 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about July 2nd, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on July 2nd, 1939.
July 02, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 02, 1939:
- Neuengamme Concentration Camp Established The Neuengamme concentration camp near Hamburg, Germany, becomes an autonomous facility during the Nazi regime. This camp would become a site of significant human suffering, forced labor, and tragic deaths during World War II.
- Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech at Yankee Stadium Lou Gehrig, legendary New York Yankees first baseman, delivers his iconic farewell speech at Yankee Stadium after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In an emotionally powerful moment, he declares, "Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth," despite facing a devastating terminal illness. This speech is now considered one of the most famous and poignant moments in sports history.
- Theodore Roosevelt's Head Dedicated at Mount Rushmore The sculpted head of President Theodore Roosevelt is officially dedicated at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota. This moment completes the iconic mountain sculpture featuring four US presidents, symbolizing American democracy and national heritage.
- First World Science Fiction Convention The inaugural World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) opens in New York City, marking a significant milestone for science fiction enthusiasts and writers. This event would become a pivotal annual gathering for the sci-fi community, celebrating literature, creativity, and speculative imagination.
July 02, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 02, 1939?
July 02, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 02, 1939 can also be written as 7/2/1939 in the US and as 2/7/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 02, 1939?
Famous people born on July 02, 1939:
- John H. Sununu
American engineer and politician who served as the 14th White House Chief of Staff under President George H.W.
- Albina du Boisrouvray
French philanthropist and founder of FXB International, an organization dedicated to fighting poverty and AIDS in developing countries.
- Alexandros Panagoulis
Greek poet and political activist who courageously resisted the military junta in Greece, ultimately dying in 1976.
- Karen Black
Prominent American actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
- Barbara Colby
American actress tragically killed during a robbery in Palms, California in 1975.
- Michael Castle
July 02, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 02, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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 birthJuly 02, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 02, 1939 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:59 pm and setting at 07:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1939.
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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 1939
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Someone born on July 02, 1939 is:
85 years 10 months old,
or 1030 months and 12 days old,
or 4480 weeks and 3 days old,
or 31363 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 1939?
There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 02, 1939.
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