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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1939What happened on Thursday August 17, 1939?
About August 17th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: The iconic film 'The Wizard of Oz', starring Judy Garland, opens at Loew's Capitol Theater in New York City. This landmark movie, based on L. Frank Baum's beloved children's novel, would go on to become one of the most celebrated films in cinematic history, introducing the world to memorable characters like Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1939 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about August 17th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 1939.
Table of contents
- August 17, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 17, 1939?
- Who was born on August 17, 1939?
- August 17, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1939?
- Back in 1939
August 17, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1939:
- The Wizard of Oz Premieres in New York The iconic film 'The Wizard of Oz', starring Judy Garland, opens at Loew's Capitol Theater in New York City. This landmark movie, based on L. Frank Baum's beloved children's novel, would go on to become one of the most celebrated films in cinematic history, introducing the world to memorable characters like Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion.
August 17, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 17, 1939?
August 17, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 229th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1939 can also be written as 8/17/1939 in the US and as 17/8/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 17, 1939?
Famous people born on August 17, 1939:
- Trevor McDonald
Trevor McDonald is a renowned British journalist and television presenter, famous for his work with ITN and BBC News.
- Luther Allison
Luther Allison was an influential blues rock guitarist known for his powerful performances and album 'Bad News Is Coming'.
- Sanders
Ed Sanders is an American poet, author, activist, and musician, founding member of the influential 1960s band The Fugs, known for his...
- Ed Sanders
Ed Sanders is a notable American journalist, author, and poet known for his counterculture activism.
- Francoise Bonnot
August 17, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
August 17, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1939 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:08 am and setting at 09:50 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 17, 1939
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Someone born on August 17, 1939 is:
85 years 8 months old,
or 1028 months and 6 days old,
or 4470 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31296 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1939?
There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 17, 1939.
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Back in 1939
