What happened on Tuesday October 03, 1939?

About October 3rd, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: The German submarine U-35 torpedoed and sank the Greek cargo ship Diamantis west of the Isles of Scilly. Demonstrating an unusual act of maritime compassion, the U-35 rescued all 28 crew members and safely transported them to Dingle Bay, Ireland the following day.
  • Day of the week: October 3rd, 1939 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: In the Mood by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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October 03, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 03, 1939:

  • German Submarine U-35 Sinks Greek Cargo Ship The German submarine U-35 torpedoed and sank the Greek cargo ship Diamantis west of the Isles of Scilly. Demonstrating an unusual act of maritime compassion, the U-35 rescued all 28 crew members and safely transported them to Dingle Bay, Ireland the following day.
  • DUPE: Panama Conference of Neutrality The Panama Conference concluded with the adoption of a general declaration of neutrality among American Republics, a diplomatic response to the early stages of World War II.
  • Lemmer-Urk Dike Closure The Lemmer-Urk Dike was closed, a significant hydraulic engineering project in the Netherlands aimed at water management and flood control.
  • Death of Fay Templeton Fay Templeton, a prominent American actress, singer, and comedian, passed away at the age of 73. She was a notable performer of her era, contributing to the entertainment landscape of early 20th-century America.

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October 03, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 03, 1939?


October 03, 1939 was a Tuesday and it was the 276th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1939 can also be written as 10/3/1939 in the US and as 3/10/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 03, 1939?


Famous people born on October 03, 1939:

  • Jacques Testart

    Pioneering French biologist who played a crucial role in the first successful in vitro fertilization in France, revolutionizing reproductive...

  • Bob Armstrong

    Professional wrestler and trainer known for his significant contributions to wrestling in the United States during the mid-20th century.

  • James Darren in Philadelphia

    American actor and singer best known for his roles in 'Gidget' and 'Diamond Head', with a successful career in entertainment during the...

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October 03, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 03, 1939:

  • Marcel Buysse

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October 03, 1939: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 03, 1939 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 03, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1939 was In the Mood by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

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October 03, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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October 03, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 03, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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October 03, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 03, 1939 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 03, 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 October 03, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 11:37 am.

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

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How old is someone born on October 03, 1939?


Someone born on October 03, 1939 is:

85 years 7 months old,

or 1027 months and 11 days old,

or 4467 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31270 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 03, 1939?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 03, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 03, 1939.

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