What happened on Friday July 07, 1939?

About July 7th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Hashim al-Atassi resigned as President of Syria in protest against the French cession of the Republic of Hatay to Turkey. Following his resignation, the French authorities appointed Bahij al-Khatib as the new Head of State, marking a significant political transition during a tumultuous period in Syrian history.
  • Day of the week: July 7th, 1939 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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July 07, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 07, 1939:

  • Political Upheaval in Syria Hashim al-Atassi resigned as President of Syria in protest against the French cession of the Republic of Hatay to Turkey. Following his resignation, the French authorities appointed Bahij al-Khatib as the new Head of State, marking a significant political transition during a tumultuous period in Syrian history.
  • Premiere of *The Rules of the Game* Jean Renoir's groundbreaking French comedy-drama film *The Rules of the Game* premiered in Paris, later becoming a critically acclaimed masterpiece of cinema that would influence generations of filmmakers.
  • Bobby Riggs Wins Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles Bobby Riggs defeated fellow American Elwood Cooke in the Gentlemen's Singles final at Wimbledon, demonstrating his tennis prowess during the 1939 tournament.
  • Alice Marble Wins Wimbledon Women's Singles In the 52nd Wimbledon Women's Tennis Championship, Alice Marble defeated Kay Stammers in a decisive match with a score of 6-2, 6-0, showcasing her dominant performance.
  • SeAZ Automotive Company Established The Soviet Union founded the SeAZ (Serpukhov Automobile Plant) automotive company, contributing to the country's industrial development and automotive manufacturing capabilities.

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July 07, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 07, 1939?


July 07, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 188th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 07, 1939 can also be written as 7/7/1939 in the US and as 7/7/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 07, 1939?


Famous people born on July 07, 1939:

  • Elena Obraztsova

    Renowned Russian soprano and actress, celebrated for her exceptional operatic performances and significant contributions to classical music...

  • François-Xavier Loizeau

    French Catholic priest who served as Bishop of Digne from 1998 to 2014, leading the diocese during a significant period of his...

  • Paul Solomon

    American psychic and former Baptist minister who transitioned to offering spiritual readings and workshops, founding a New Age community in...

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July 07, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 07, 1939:

  • Deacon White

    Hall of Fame baseball player who played in the 19th century.

  • Axel Hägerström
  • Claude Augustus Swanson

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July 07, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 7th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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July 07, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 07, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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July 07, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 07, 1939 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 07, 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 July 07, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:03 pm and setting at 12:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1939.

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How old is someone born on July 07, 1939?


Someone born on July 07, 1939 is:

85 years 10 months old,

or 1030 months and 7 days old,

or 4479 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31358 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 07, 1939?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 07, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 07, 1939.

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