Saturday September 16, 1939: on this day

September 16, 1939 was the 259th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is September 16, 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 September 16, 1939, who was born and died on September 16, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 16, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Dust Be My Destiny, directed by Lewis Seiler), 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 September 16th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 16, 1939?


September 16, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 259th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1939 can also be written as 9/16/1939 in the US and as 16/9/1939 in UK and Europe.

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September 16, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1939:

  • 53rd us womens tennis: alice marble beats helen hull jacobs (60 810 64)
  • 59th us mens tennis: robert l riggs beats s welby van horn (64 62 64)
  • New york yankees clinch their 11th and 4th successive pennant
  • A ceasefire ends the undeclared border war between the soviet union (and mongolian allies) and japan.

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September 16, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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 16, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 16, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on September 16th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 16, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 16, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 16, 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 16, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:17 am and setting at 09:46 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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Who was born on September 16, 1939?


Famous people born on September 16, 1939:

  • Breyten Breytenbach

    South african-french poet and painter.

  • Bill McGill

    American basketball player (d. 2014.

  • Ave Pildas

    American artist, teacher, graphic designer, and photographer.

  • Claude Kroës

    French journalist who wrote for l'humanita(c), dimanche, a french political magazine.

  • Roger Westman
  • Allan Scott
  • Andrei Colompar
  • Lise Lasalle

Whose famous birthday is on September 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 16th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Bingbing Fan
    Bingbing Fan

    Bingbing fan is a chinese actress known for her roles in popular chinese and international films.

  • Marc Anthony
    Marc Anthony

    Marc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Nick Jonas
    Nick Jonas

    American guitarist and singer (jonas brothers).

  • Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel

    American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'.

  • Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler

    Amy Poehler is a successful actress, comedian, and co-founder of the online platform 'Smart Girls at the Party.

  • David Copperfield
    David Copperfield

    American magician and natural-born performer, who is world famous for his spectacular productions of around 500 live performances per year...

  • Richard Marx
    Richard Marx

    Richard marx is a grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'right here waiting' and 'hold on to the nights'.

  • Kyla Pratt
    Kyla Pratt

    Kyla pratt is an american actress known for her roles in the television series 'one on one' and the 'dr.

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September 16, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 7 months old,

or 1015 months and 3 days old,

or 4413 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30897 days old,

if you were born on September 16, 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 September 16, 1939?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 16, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 16, 1939.

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September 16, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 16, 1939:

  • Sergej Gricevec
  • Vladimir Bazàrov
  • Alexander Kircher
  • Otto Wels

What famous deaths happened on September 16th?

Famous deaths on September 16th:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Jane Powell
    Jane Powell

    American actress and singer.

  • Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley

    American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003).

  • Jaicob Grimm

    Jaicob Grimm, along with his brother Wilhelm, is best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales, including 'Grimm's...

  • Gabreal Fahrenheit

    Gabreal Fahrenheit was a German physicist who invented the Fahrenheit temperature scale, which is widely used to measure temperature.

  • Adelma Lutz

    Brazilian biologist and feminist known for her research on tropical diseases.

  • Kenay Kuroda

    Japanese physicist known for his contributions to particle physics.

  • Dempsy Levy

    Contributed to the development of the theory of quarks and quantum chromodynamics.

  • Syvilla Fort

    Renowned dancer and choreographer.

  • Samanthan Smith

    Known for her work in environmental conservation and nuclear disarmament.

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September 16, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 16, 1939:

  • Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
  • Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
  • In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
  • Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)

Observances on September 16, 1939:

  • International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  • International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

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September 16, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 16, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dust Be My Destiny

Dust Be My Destiny

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: John Garfield, Priscilla Lane, Alan Hale, Frank McHugh

Babes in Arms

Babes in Arms

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Charles Winninger, Guy Kibbee

Honeymoon in Bali

Honeymoon in Bali

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Edward H. Griffith

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Madeleine Carroll, Allan Jones, Akim Tamiroff

Golden Boy

Golden Boy

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, William Holden, Lee J. Cobb

Country: United States of America

The Rains Came

The Rains Came

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent, Brenda Joyce

September 16, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 16, 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 September 16, 1939?

On September 16, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 16, 1939?

On September 16, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 16, 1939?

On September 16, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 16th?

September 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of September. 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 September 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - After being closed for "an ongoing law enforcement investigation into criminal activity at sacramento peak", the sunspot solar observatory will reopen monday. a suspect in this investigation could pose a risk to the safety and security of residents and staff.
  • 2017 - Ryanair, an irish low-cost airline cancels 82 sunday flight to ireland as part of a six-week-long program to eliminate 40 to 50 flights per day to clear its crew vacation backlog. this is to comply with the requirements of the irish aviation authority by the end of 2012.
  • 2016 - War in north-west pakistan: at least 28 people are killed and 31 injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque located in mohmand agency. jamaat-ul ahrar claims responsibility.

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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 September 1939?

September 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1939 calendar looked like.

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