What happened on Friday August 11, 1939?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1939:

• Sergei Rachmaninoff's Final European Concert Performance On August 11, 1939, renowned Russian composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff gave his last concert performance in Europe before the impending outbreak of World War II. This poignant moment marked the end of an era for the celebrated musician, who would soon emigrate permanently to the United States, leaving behind the continent of his birth.

Events in 1939

August 11, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1939

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1939

August 11, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1939 can also be written as 8/11/1939 in the US and as 11/8/1939 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1939 in August 1939 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1939:

• Ronnie Dawson

  American rockabilly singer known for his energetic performances and contributions to the early rock and roll scene in the mid-20th century.

• Kate O'Mara

  British actress known for her roles in television series and films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on August 11th

Famous people died on August 11, 1939:

• Jean Bugatti

  Renowned automobile designer from the famous Bugatti family, who made significant contributions to automotive design and engineering before...

• Siegfried Flesch

  Austrian fencer (d. 1939).

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on August 11th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 11, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1939 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:02 am and setting at 05:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1939.

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Your place in the Universe on August 11, 1939

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Someone born on August 11, 1939 is:

85 years 9 months old,

or 1029 months and 3 days old,

or 4474 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31323 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1939?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 11, 1939.

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