Saturday October 14, 1939: on this day

October 14, 1939 was the 287th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 14, 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 October 14, 1939, who was born and died on October 14, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, directed by Frank Capra), TV series (e.g. Come And Be Televised) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 14th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 14, 1939?


October 14, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 287th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1939 can also be written as 10/14/1939 in the US and as 14/10/1939 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1939 in October 1939 calendar

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October 14, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 1939:

  • Bmi (broadcast music incorporated) formed
  • German u-47 sinks british battleship hms royal oak, 833 killed
  • Sugar rationed in the netherlands
  • The german kriegsmarine submarine (u-boat) u-47 sinks the british battleship hms royal oak within her harbor at scapa flow, scotland.
  • The .
  • World war ii: the german submarine  sinks the british battleship hms  within her harbour at scapa flow, scotland.

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October 14, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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October 14, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 14th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 14, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 14, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 October 14, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:02 am and setting at 07:23 pm.

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

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Who was born on October 14, 1939?


Famous people born on October 14, 1939:

  • Ralph Lauren

    Ralph lauren is an american fashion designer known for creating the polo ralph lauren clothing brand, which has become a symbol of preppy,...

  • Rocky Thompson

    American politician and golfer.

  • Hugh Delane Thompson

    Shreveport, louisiana -- pga golfer (1991 mony syracuse).

  • Callista Roy
  • Glauco Tomasin
  • Paolo Valesio
  • Zvi Lubezki
  • Litokwa Tomeing
  • Enrico Guidoni
  • Edoardo Menichelli
  • Ralph Lauren (Ralph Lifschitz

Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:

  • Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish

    Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Cliff Richard
    Cliff Richard

    British singer, musician, performer and actor.

  • Lori Petty
    Lori Petty

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Skyler Shaye
    Skyler Shaye

    American actress.

  • Udo Kier
    Udo Kier

    Germany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).

  • Bernie Siegel
    Bernie Siegel

    American surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.

  • Karyn White
    Karyn White

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rowan Blanchard
    Rowan Blanchard

    American actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.

  • Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan

    Steve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...

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October 14, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 5 months old,

or 1013 months and 15 days old,

or 4406 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30848 days old,

if you were born on October 14, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 1939?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 14, 1939.

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October 14, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 14, 1939:

  • Gunnar Helsengreen
  • Alberto Romita

What famous deaths happened on October 14th?

Famous deaths on October 14th:

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña

    American actress and director (d. 2014.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn

    American actor playing the role of character actor.

  • Raymond Pellegrin
    Raymond Pellegrin

    Raymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.

  • John Clive
    John Clive

    English actor and author (d. 2012).

  • Laura La Plante
    Laura La Plante

    Screen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.

  • Isaly Bernstein

    Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...

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October 14, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 14, 1939:

  • Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
  • World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
  • RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
  • World Organ Donation Day

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October 14, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 14, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold

Country: United States of America

At the Circus

At the Circus

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kenny Baker

Country: United States of America

Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Robert Newton, Charles Laughton, Horace Hodges

Country: United States of America

The Human Monster

The Human Monster

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Walter Summers

Starring: Bela Lugosi, Hugh Williams, Greta Gynt, Edmon Ryan

Sabotage

Sabotage

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Harold Young

Starring: Arleen Whelan, Gordon Oliver, Charley Grapewin, Lucien Littlefield

October 14, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 14, 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:

Come and Be Televised

Come and Be Televised

Release year: 1939

Starring: Jasmine Bligh, Bruce Forsyth

Major League Baseball on NBC

Major League Baseball on NBC

Release year: 1939

Starring: Bob Costas, Joe Garagiola, Tony Kubek, Vin Scully

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Who was the US President on October 14, 1939?

On October 14, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1939?

On October 14, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 14, 1939?

On October 14, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 14th?

October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of October. 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 October 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
  • 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),

Find out more about October 14th

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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 October 1939?

October 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1939 calendar looked like.

Saturday October 14, 1939