Saturday April 08, 1939: on this day

April 08, 1939 was the 98th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 08, 1939 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 08, 1939, who was born and died on April 08, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Buck Rogers, directed by Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind), TV series (e.g. Percy Ponsonby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 1939?


April 08, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 98th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1939 can also be written as 4/8/1939 in the US and as 8/4/1939 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1939 in April 1939 calendar

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April 08, 1939: What happened on that day?


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April 08, 1939: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 08, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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April 08, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 10:27 pm and setting at 09:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1939 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1939.

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Who was born on April 08, 1939?


Famous people born on April 08, 1939:

  • Elizabeth Clare Prophet

    Elizabeth clare prophet was an american spiritual leader, author, and speaker, known for her leadership of the religious movement the summit...

  • Trina Schart Hyman

    American author and illustrator (d. 2004).

  • Martin J. Schreiber

    American politician, 39th governor of wisconsin.

  • Manolis Angelopoulos

    Greek singer, composer and songwriter (d. 1989).

  • John Arbuthnott

    Sir john peebles arbuthnott was a scottish microbiologist and principal of university of strathclyde.

  • Trina Hyman

    American illustrator and author (d. 2004).

  • Mary Gage

    American actress and model miss usa 1957 (d.2010).

  • David Frost

    Journalist.

  • Francis Ford Coppola

    Director.

  • Mary Leona Gage

    American beauty pageant contestant and actress (d.2010).

Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

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April 08, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 11 months old,

or 1019 months and 11 days old,

or 4432 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31027 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1939?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 08, 1939.

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April 08, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 1939:

  • Ervin Bárány

    Nobel Prize-winning physician for his work on the physiology and pathology of the vestibular apparatus.

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Margaret Thatcher

    First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom known for her conservative policies.

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April 08, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 1939:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 1939:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).

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April 08, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Buck Rogers

Buck Rogers

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind

Starring: Buster Crabbe, Constance Moore, Jackie Moran, Jack Mulhall

Country: United States of America

Dodge City

Dodge City

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Ann Sheridan, Bruce Cabot

Country: United States of America

Streets of New York

Streets of New York

Release year: 1939

Directed by: William Nigh

Starring: Jackie Cooper, Martin Spellman, Marjorie Reynolds, Dick Purcell

Frontier Pony Express

Frontier Pony Express

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, Lynne Roberts, Raymond Hatton, Edward Keane

The Night Riders

The Night Riders

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: John Wayne, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Doreen McKay

April 08, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 1939 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Percy Ponsonby

Percy Ponsonby

Release year: 1939

Starring: Charles Heslop

Vine Street

Vine Street

Release year: 1939

Starring: John Barkeley, Shirley Thomas

Country: United States of America

Television Surveys

Television Surveys

Release year: 1939

Western Cabaret

Western Cabaret

Release year: 1939

Starring: Bill Campbell, Buck Douglas, Evelyn Dall, Harry Lester

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Who was the US President on April 08, 1939?

On April 08, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1939?

On April 08, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 1939?

On April 08, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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What happened in 1939?

1939 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barney Bear, cartoon character, by MGM, debuts
  • Glamour magazine begins publishing
  • Adolf Hitler denies he intends to go to war against France and Britain

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What was the calendar for April 1939?

April 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1939 calendar looked like.

Saturday April 8, 1939