What happened on Sunday September 10, 1939?

Here's what happened on September 10, 1939:

• Canada Declares War on Germany At 1:10 PM in Ottawa, Canada, the Governor-General of Canada, Lord Tweedsmuir, officially announces that the Canadian Parliament has declared war on Germany, effective from the start of the day. This declaration marks Canada's formal entry into World War II, demonstrating the country's commitment to supporting the Allied powers against Nazi aggression.
• New York Times Coins 'Second World War' An article in the New York Times newspaper refers to the ongoing conflict in Poland as the 'Second World War', marking one of the earliest uses of this now-standard historical term to describe the global military conflict.
• First Royal Navy Submarine Loss in World War II The submarine HMS Oxley was accidentally sunk by the submarine HMS Triton off the coast of Norway, becoming the Royal Navy's first submarine casualty of World War II. This tragic incident highlights the risks and complexities of naval warfare during the early stages of the conflict.
• US Arms Embargo Extended The United States extends its embargo on arms shipments, reflecting the initial policy of neutrality at the outbreak of World War II.

Events in 1939

September 10, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 10, 1939

Newspapers from Sep. 10, 1939

September 10, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 253rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 10, 1939 can also be written as 9/10/1939 in the US and as 10/9/1939 in UK and Europe.

September 10, 1939 in September 1939 calendar

Famous people born on September 10, 1939:

• Cynthia Lennon

  Cynthia Lennon was the first wife of John Lennon and mother of Julian Lennon.

• Reuven Rivlin

  Reuven Rivlin is an Israeli politician who served as the 10th President of Israel from 2014 to 2021, known for his moderate and inclusive...

• David Stratton

  David Stratton is a renowned English-Australian film critic and television personality, famous for his long-running film review show.

• Guido Clericetti
• Hans Sotin

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on September 10th

Famous people died on September 10, 1939:

• Wilhelm Fritz von Roettig

  German general (b. 1888).

• Hugo Riesenfeld

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on September 10th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 10th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 10, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 10, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 10, 1939 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 10, 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 September 10, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:01 am and setting at 05:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 1939.

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Your place in the Universe on September 10, 1939

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Someone born on September 10, 1939 is:

85 years 8 months old,

or 1028 months and 4 days old,

or 4470 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31293 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 10, 1939?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 10, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 10, 1939.

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