What happened on Sunday September 03, 1939?

About September 3rd, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: At 1110 hours London time, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain officially declares that the United Kingdom is at war with Germany, marking the formal start of World War II in Western Europe.
  • Day of the week: September 3rd, 1939 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about September 3rd, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on September 3rd, 1939.

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September 03, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 03, 1939:

  • Britain Declares War on Germany At 1110 hours London time, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain officially declares that the United Kingdom is at war with Germany, marking the formal start of World War II in Western Europe.
  • Poland Declares War on Germany Polish President Ignacy Mościcki declares Poland is in a state of war with Germany following the German invasion, signaling the beginning of hostilities in Eastern Europe.
  • France Declares War on Germany At 2030 hours Paris time, French Premier Édouard Daladier officially announces a state of war with Germany via radio broadcast, joining Britain in opposing German aggression.
  • Soviet Union's Strategic Position Russia informs France and Britain that if they join the German-Polish conflict, Russia would be compelled to revise its Western borders, hinting at potential future territorial ambitions.
  • Psychological Warfare Begins Ten Whitley planes from England drop 13.5 tons of leaflets (5.4 million) over northern Germany, initiating psychological warfare by challenging Hitler's promises and highlighting Germany's perceived weakness.
  • US Presidential Neutrality Address President Franklin D. Roosevelt advocates for US neutrality in a nationwide radio address, reflecting America's initial reluctance to enter the emerging global conflict.
  • First Naval Casualty A German U-boat sinks the British passenger ship Athenia in the eastern Atlantic, marking one of the first maritime casualties of World War II.

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

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What day of the week was September 03, 1939?


September 03, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 246th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1939 can also be written as 9/3/1939 in the US and as 3/9/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 03, 1939?


Famous people born on September 03, 1939:

  • Henry Mintzberg

    Renowned management theorist and professor known for his groundbreaking work in organizational structure and management theory.

  • Molly Bruce

    Canadian advocate for children with special needs, particularly autism.

  • Jo Ann Castle
  • Paolo Cirino Pomicino
  • Vivi Bach

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


Famous people died on September 03, 1939:

  • Edvard Westermarck

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd 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 03, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 03, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 11:49 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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How old is someone born on September 03, 1939?


Someone born on September 03, 1939 is:

85 years 9 months old,

or 1029 months and 3 days old,

or 4474 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31323 days old,

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

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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

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

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Sunday September 3, 1939