What happened on Wednesday September 06, 1939?

Here's what happened on September 06, 1939:

• German Invasion of Poland German forces capture Cracow, Poland, as part of the broader invasion that marks the beginning of World War II, signaling the aggressive expansion of Nazi Germany into Eastern Europe.
• South African Leadership Change and War Declaration General Jan Christiaan Smuts becomes the new Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa, pledging cooperation with Britain and declaring war on Germany, marking a significant political and military stance at the outbreak of World War II.
• Aerial Defense of Warsaw During the aerial defense of Warsaw between September 1-6, Polish forces demonstrate remarkable resistance by shooting down over 80 German bombers, showcasing their courage against overwhelming odds.
• First RAF Fighter Pilot Casualty in World War II The British Royal Air Force experiences its first fighter pilot casualty of World War II during the Battle of Barking Creek, tragically resulting from friendly fire.
• Swedish Mobilization Sweden partially mobilizes its military forces in response to the escalating tensions and outbreak of World War II, preparing for potential conflict.
• Iraq Breaks Diplomatic Ties with Germany In the evening, the Iraqi government officially breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany and begins deporting German nationals, reflecting the global political tensions of the time.
• Founding of Little Sisters of Jesus Little Sisters of Jesus religious order is founded in Algeria by Little Sister Magdeleine, establishing a new Catholic religious congregation dedicated to serving the poor and marginalized.

Events in 1939

September 06, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 06, 1939

Newspapers from Sep. 06, 1939

September 06, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 249th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 06, 1939 can also be written as 9/6/1939 in the US and as 6/9/1939 in UK and Europe.

September 06, 1939 in September 1939 calendar

Famous people born on September 06, 1939:

• Susumu Tonegawa

  Renowned Japanese molecular biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work on the immune system.

• David Allan Coe

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on September 6th

Famous people died on September 06, 1939:

• Arthur Rackham

  English illustrator (b. 1867).

• Giuseppe Bignoli

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on September 6th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 6th 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 06, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 06, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 06, 1939 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 06, 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 06, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:02 pm and setting at 02:43 pm.

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 06, 1939

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Someone born on September 06, 1939 is:

85 years 8 months old,

or 1028 months and 8 days old,

or 4471 weeks

or 31297 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 06, 1939?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 06, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 06, 1939.

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