What happened on Friday June 09, 1939?

About June 9th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 9, 1939, the International Olympic Committee made significant host city selections for the 1944 Olympic Games. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, was chosen to host the Winter Olympics, while London, United Kingdom, was selected for the Summer Olympics. However, these Games would ultimately be canceled due to World War II, which began just months after this announcement.
  • Day of the week: June 9th, 1939 was a Friday
  • 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 9th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on June 9th, 1939.

history

June 09, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 09, 1939:

  • Olympic Committee Selects 1944 Host Cities On June 9, 1939, the International Olympic Committee made significant host city selections for the 1944 Olympic Games. Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, was chosen to host the Winter Olympics, while London, United Kingdom, was selected for the Summer Olympics. However, these Games would ultimately be canceled due to World War II, which began just months after this announcement.
  • Bomb Attacks on Postal Infrastructure in England On June 9, 1939, a coordinated series of bomb explosions targeted mailboxes and post offices across England. Twenty-seven mailboxes and two post offices were hit, resulting in seven people being injured. These attacks occurred during a period of rising tensions in Europe, just months before the outbreak of World War II, suggesting potential political or terrorist motivations.

Events in 1939

June 09, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

Magazines from Jun. 09, 1939

Newspapers from Jun. 09, 1939

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was June 09, 1939?


June 09, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 160th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 09, 1939 can also be written as 6/9/1939 in the US and as 9/6/1939 in UK and Europe.

June 09, 1939 in June 1939 calendar

timeadventure

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on June 9th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for June 09, 1939
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
birthday

Who was born on June 09, 1939?


Famous people born on June 09, 1939:

  • Dick Vitale

    Legendary American basketball commentator, coach, and sports analyst known for his passionate and energetic broadcasting style.

  • Norman Davies

    Prominent British historian known for his comprehensive and insightful works on European history.

  • Ileana Cotrubas

    Renowned Romanian soprano celebrated for her exceptional performances in major international opera houses.

  • Lorenzo Necci

    Italian business executive and attorney who managed railroads and was involved in a controversial salary scandal in the late 20th century.

  • Michel Lang

    French film and television director renowned for his comedy films during the 1980s and 1990s, who later focused primarily on television...

  • Bradford (United Kingdom)

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on June 9th

RIP

June 09, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 09, 1939:

  • Enrique Fernández Arbós
  • Owen Moore

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on June 9th

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was June 09, 1939 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
zodiac

June 09, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 9th is Gemini.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of June born.

Unlock the Mysteries of June 09, 1939! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

June 09, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 09, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

June 09, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

44%

The moon phase on June 09, 1939 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 09, 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 09, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:33 am and setting at 01:23 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in June 1939


Your place in the Universe on June 09, 1939

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on June 09, 1939?


Someone born on June 09, 1939 is:

85 years 11 months old,

or 1031 months and 5 days old,

or 4483 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31386 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 09, 1939?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 9th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 09, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 09, 1939.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Friday June 9, 1939