What happened on Saturday September 02, 1939?

Here's what happened on September 02, 1939:

• Luftwaffe Decimates Polish Air Force On September 2, 1939, the German Luftwaffe effectively destroys the Polish air force during the second day of the invasion, critically undermining Poland's defensive capabilities and accelerating the country's military defeat.
• German Forces Advance in Poland German military forces capture the Polish cities of Rawicz and Leszno during the initial stages of the invasion of Poland, marking significant territorial gains in the early days of World War II.
• German-Americans Oppose Hitler The German-American League for Culture in Cleveland, Ohio, representing 103,000 German-Americans, issues a bold resolution calling on German people to rise up and defeat Adolf Hitler, demonstrating internal resistance to Nazi ideology.
• New Zealand Pledges Support to Great Britain Acting Prime Minister Peter Fraser of New Zealand commits full cooperation with Great Britain, signaling the country's readiness to support the Allied war effort in the early days of World War II.
• Sweden Declares Neutrality Sweden issues an official declaration of neutrality, continuing its long-standing policy of non-alignment during international conflicts.
• Germany Promises Respect for Nordic Countries German Ministers in Stockholm and Oslo deliver a diplomatic declaration promising to respect the territorial integrity of Sweden and Norway, attempting to alleviate potential tensions.
• Estonia Proclaims Neutrality President Konstantin Päts declares Estonia will observe strict neutrality as World War II begins, attempting to preserve the country's independence amid growing European tensions.
• Spain and Ireland Declare Neutrality Spain and Ireland officially announce their neutrality at the outbreak of World War II, choosing to remain non-combatants in the global conflict.
• Chile Declares Neutrality in World War II Chilean Foreign Minister Abraham Ortega officially declares Chile's strict neutrality at the outbreak of World War II, positioning the South American nation as a non-combatant in the global conflict.
• Brazil Declares Neutrality Brazilian President Getulio Vargas announces his country's neutrality at the outbreak of World War II, maintaining a non-interventionist stance in the global conflict.

Events in 1939

September 02, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 02, 1939

Newspapers from Sep. 02, 1939

September 02, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 245th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1939 can also be written as 9/2/1939 in the US and as 2/9/1939 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 1939 in September 1939 calendar

Famous people born on September 02, 1939:

• Lily Tomlin

  Acclaimed American actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

• Jack Lang

  Prominent French politician who served as Minister of Culture and Education, significantly influencing French cultural policy during the...

• Henri Tachan
• Ivar Jacobson
• Henry Mintzberg

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on September 2nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd 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 02, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 02, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 02, 1939 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:07 pm and setting at 10:50 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 02, 1939

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Someone born on September 02, 1939 is:

85 years 8 months old,

or 1028 months and 12 days old,

or 4471 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31301 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 02, 1939?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 02, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 02, 1939.

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