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see horoscope and birth chart for August 13, 1939What happened on Sunday August 13, 1939?
About August 13th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: Count Galeazzo Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister and son-in-law of Benito Mussolini, returned to Italy with a grave assessment of the impending European conflict. After diplomatic discussions, he was convinced that Nazi Germany was irrevocably committed to war. In his personal diary, he dramatically noted that Germany was 'possessed by the demon of destruction' and would likely initiate conflict regardless of diplomatic concessions.
- Day of the week: August 13th, 1939 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about August 13th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on August 13th, 1939.
August 13, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1939:
- Count Ciano's Ominous Warning About German Aggression Count Galeazzo Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister and son-in-law of Benito Mussolini, returned to Italy with a grave assessment of the impending European conflict. After diplomatic discussions, he was convinced that Nazi Germany was irrevocably committed to war. In his personal diary, he dramatically noted that Germany was 'possessed by the demon of destruction' and would likely initiate conflict regardless of diplomatic concessions.
- Mysterious City of San Francisco Train Crash A tragic train accident occurred near Elko, Nevada, when the City of San Francisco derailed and fell into the Humboldt River, resulting in 24 fatalities. Authorities suspected potential sabotage as the cause of the catastrophic incident, adding an element of intrigue to the disaster.
- Pan Am Sikorsky S-43 Crash in Rio de Janeiro A Pan American World Airways Sikorsky S-43 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash landing in Rio de Janeiro harbor, resulting in the deaths of 14 out of 16 passengers and crew members. The incident highlighted the significant risks of early commercial aviation.
- Yankees Set American League Shutout Record The New York Yankees achieved a remarkable baseball milestone by defeating the Philadelphia Athletics with an unprecedented 21-0 shutout victory, setting a new American League record for margin of victory.
August 13, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 13, 1939?
August 13, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 225th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1939 can also be written as 8/13/1939 in the US and as 13/8/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 13, 1939?
Famous people born on August 13, 1939:
- Saul Steinberg
Prominent American businessman and financier known for his significant contributions to the financial industry, particularly in investment...
- George Hamilton
American actor known for his distinctive tanned appearance and roles in numerous films and television shows since the 1960s.
August 13, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 13, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1939 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:12 am and setting at 07:20 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 13, 1939
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Someone born on August 13, 1939 is:
85 years 9 months old,
or 1029 months and 1 day old,
or 4474 weeks and 3 days old,
or 31321 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1939?
There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 13, 1939.
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