What happened on Thursday June 08, 1939?

About June 8th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: King George VI made a groundbreaking diplomatic visit to the United States, marking the first time a reigning British monarch had visited the country. This visit was particularly significant as tensions were rising in Europe with the impending World War II.
  • Day of the week: June 8th, 1939 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about June 8th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on June 8th, 1939.

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June 08, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1939:

  • British Monarch's Historic US State Visit King George VI made a groundbreaking diplomatic visit to the United States, marking the first time a reigning British monarch had visited the country. This visit was particularly significant as tensions were rising in Europe with the impending World War II.
  • Prelude to Conflict: German Sergeant Killed in Czechoslovakia A German police sergeant was found murdered in Kladno, a town near Prague, during a period of increasing Nazi territorial aggression. This incident potentially represented growing tensions in the region preceding World War II.

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June 08, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 08, 1939?


June 08, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 159th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1939 can also be written as 6/8/1939 in the US and as 8/6/1939 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1939 in June 1939 calendar

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Who was born on June 08, 1939?


Famous people born on June 08, 1939:

  • Bernie Casey
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  • Herb Adderley

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 08, 1939 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:04 am and setting at 12:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 02, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1939.

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How old is someone born on June 08, 1939?


Someone born on June 08, 1939 is:

85 years 10 months old,

or 1030 months and 15 days old,

or 4480 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31366 days old,

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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

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

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