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see horoscope and birth chart for August 04, 1939What happened on Friday August 04, 1939?
About August 4th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain officially dismisses the British Parliament, scheduling its reconvening for October 3rd, 1939. This prorogation occurs during a critical period of escalating international tensions, just weeks before the outbreak of World War II.
- Day of the week: August 4th, 1939 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about August 4th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on August 4th, 1939.
Table of contents
- August 04, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 04, 1939?
- Who was born on August 04, 1939?
- August 04, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 04, 1939?
- Back in 1939
August 04, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 04, 1939:
- British Parliament Prorogued Before World War II Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain officially dismisses the British Parliament, scheduling its reconvening for October 3rd, 1939. This prorogation occurs during a critical period of escalating international tensions, just weeks before the outbreak of World War II.
- Anti-British Protests in Tianjin, China A Chinese mob launched a violent demonstration against the British International Export Corporation in Tianjin, systematically destroying office furniture and equipment. This incident reflects the growing anti-colonial sentiment and diplomatic tensions between China and British imperial interests in the late 1930s.
August 04, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 04, 1939?
August 04, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 216th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1939 can also be written as 8/4/1939 in the US and as 4/8/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 04, 1939?
Famous people born on August 04, 1939:
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Frank VincentRenowned American actor and producer known for his roles in Martin Scorsese films and as a character actor in mob-related movies.
- George M. Whitesides
Prominent scientist known for significant contributions to scientific research and innovation.
- Frankie Ford
American rock and roll and R&B singer famous for his hit song 'Sea Cruise' and significant contribution to 1950s music.
August 04, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
August 04, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.
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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 04, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 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 birthAugust 04, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1939 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:35 pm and setting at 10:59 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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Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1939
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Someone born on August 04, 1939 is:
85 years 9 months old,
or 1029 months and 10 days old,
or 4475 weeks and 5 days old,
or 31330 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1939?
There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 04, 1939.
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Back in 1939
