Thursday January 12, 1939: on this day

January 12, 1939 was the 12th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 12, 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 January 12, 1939, who was born and died on January 12, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. They Made Me a Criminal, directed by Busby Berkeley), TV series (e.g. Television Surveys) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 12, 1939?


January 12, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 12th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1939 can also be written as 1/12/1939 in the US and as 12/1/1939 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1939 in January 1939 calendar

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January 12, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 12, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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January 12, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 12, 1939 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 January 12, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:02 am and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1939.

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Who was born on January 12, 1939?


Famous people born on January 12, 1939:

  • Jean-Robert Ragache

    French historian and freemason, a grandmaster of 'le grand orient de france.

  • William Golden

    American singer-songwriter/painter (the oak ridge boys).

  • Helmut Eisendle

    Writer.

  • William Lee Golden in Brewton

    Alabama, usa; country singer (oak ridge boys).

  • Jim Palosaari

    American evangelist (d. 2011).

  • Jacobus M "Jacques" Hamelink

    Dutch poet / writer (cold unrest).

  • Joachim Yhombi-Opango
  • Gianluca Cerrina Feroni
  • Benito Urgu
  • Washington Poyet
  • Dario Crapanzano
  • Louis Cance
  • Giordano Cattani
  • Amedeo Giacomini

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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January 12, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 3 months old,

or 1023 months and 4 days old,

or 4448 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31141 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 1939.

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

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1939?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 12, 1939.

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January 12, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 12, 1939:

  • Julius Menadier
  • Miloš Weingart
  • Hariclea Darclée
  • Vincenzo Forte
  • Hugo Jahnke

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Tennis

    Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

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January 12, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 1939:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day

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January 12, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

They Made Me a Criminal

They Made Me a Criminal

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Starring: John Garfield, Claude Rains, The Dead End Kids, Ann Sheridan

Mr. Moto's Last Warning

Mr. Moto's Last Warning

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Norman Foster

Starring: Peter Lorre, Ricardo Cortez, Virginia Field, John Carradine

Scouts to the Rescue

Scouts to the Rescue

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Alan James, Ray Taylor

Starring: Jackie Cooper, Vondell Darr, Edwin Stanley, William Ruhl

Son of Frankenstein

Son of Frankenstein

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Rowland V. Lee

Starring: Boris Karloff, Basil Rathbone, Bela Lugosi, Lionel Atwill

Country: United States of America

Jesse James

Jesse James

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Henry King, Irving Cummings

Starring: Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, Nancy Kelly, Randolph Scott

Country: United States of America

January 12, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 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:

Television Surveys

Television Surveys

Release year: 1939

Western Cabaret

Western Cabaret

Release year: 1939

Starring: Bill Campbell, Buck Douglas, Evelyn Dall, Harry Lester

Guest Night

Guest Night

Release year: 1938

Starring: A.G. Street

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Foundations of Cookery

Foundations of Cookery

Release year: 1938

Starring: Marcel Boulestin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

BBC TV Cricket

BBC TV Cricket

Release year: 1938

Starring: Richie Benaud, Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, David Gower

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on January 12, 1939?

On January 12, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1939?

On January 12, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1939?

On January 12, 1939 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of January. 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 January 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

Find out more about January 12th

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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 January 1939?

January 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1939 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 12, 1939