Thursday June 08, 1939: on this day

June 08, 1939 was the 159th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 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 June 08, 1939, who was born and died on June 08, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 08, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Down the Wyoming Trail, directed by Albert Herman), TV series (e.g. Trooping The Colour) books and videogames back then.

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

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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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June 08, 1939: What happened on that day?


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

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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.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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 Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on June 08, 1939?


Famous people born on June 08, 1939:

  • Bernie Casey
    Bernie Casey

    American actor and football player.

  • Herb Adderley

    Hall of Fame cornerback who won multiple Super Bowls with the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.

  • Rita Lafontaine

    Rita lafontaine is a canadian actress known for her work in french-language cinema and television.

  • Herb Adderley in Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania, usa.

  • Francis Jacobs

    English judge and lawyer.

  • Ruthe Jones

    Delaware-shawnee-peoria painter.

  • Bernie Casey in Wyco

    West virginia, usa, actor (boxcar bertha and rent-a-cop).

  • Angelo Tantazzi
  • Norman Davies

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna margulies is an american actress best known for her roles in the television series er and the good wife.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

  • Scott Adams
    Scott Adams

    American cartoonist and creator of dilbert, one the most popular syndicated comic strips ever.

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


You are 84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months and 11 days old,

or 4423 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30966 days old,

if you were born on June 08, 1939.

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

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

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


What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Janthony Bourdain

    Janthony Bourdain was a renowned American chef, author, and television personality who explored the world's cuisines and cultures.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Beatrice Portinari

    Beatrice Portinari was the muse of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

  • Thomos Paine

    Author of 'Common Sense' and a key figure in the American Revolution.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Edith Finch

    Edith Finch was a British novelist best known for her novels 'The Pursuit of Love' and 'Love in a Cold Climate'.

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


Holidays on June 08, 1939:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1939:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]

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

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

Down the Wyoming Trail

Down the Wyoming Trail

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Albert Herman

Starring: Tex Ritter, White Flash, Mary Brodel, Bobby Larson

Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln

Release year: 1939

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan

Country: United States of America

Wolf Call

Wolf Call

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George Waggner

Starring: John Carroll, Movita, George Lynn, Guy Usher

The Gorilla

The Gorilla

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Al Ritz, Anita Louise

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Sam Wood, Sidney Franklin

Starring: Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn, John Mills

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Trooping the Colour

Trooping the Colour

Release year: 1939

Directed by: NA

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Who was the US President on June 08, 1939?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1939?

On June 08, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 8th?

June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1939?

June 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1939 calendar looked like.

Thursday June 8, 1939