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see horoscope and birth chart for December 17, 1939What happened on Sunday December 17, 1939?
About December 17th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: The first contingent of Canadian military forces arrived in the United Kingdom, marking Canada's formal military commitment to the Allied war effort in World War II. This deployment signaled Canada's significant role in supporting Britain and fighting against Axis powers.
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1939 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: All the Things You Are by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about December 17th, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 1939.
Table of contents
- December 17, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 17, 1939?
- Who was born on December 17, 1939?
- December 17, 1939: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 17, 1939?
- Back in 1939
December 17, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1939:
- Canadian Troops Arrive in Britain The first contingent of Canadian military forces arrived in the United Kingdom, marking Canada's formal military commitment to the Allied war effort in World War II. This deployment signaled Canada's significant role in supporting Britain and fighting against Axis powers.
- Scuttling of German Pocket Battleship Graf Spee During World War II, the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee was deliberately sunk by its own crew off the coast of Uruguay after a decisive naval engagement. Captain Hans Langsdorff chose to scuttle the ship rather than risk capture or destruction by British naval forces.
- German Decision to Occupy Denmark Nazi leadership in Berlin made a strategic decision to occupy Denmark as part of their broader military expansion during the early stages of World War II. This decision was driven by geopolitical considerations and the German military's objective of securing strategic positions in Northern Europe.
December 17, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 17, 1939?
December 17, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 351st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1939 can also be written as 12/17/1939 in the US and as 17/12/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 17, 1939?
Famous people born on December 17, 1939:
- Eddie Kendricks
Legendary Motown singer and founding member of The Temptations, known for his distinctive falsetto and contributions to soul music during...
- James Booker
Influential New Orleans pianist and singer known for his unique style blending jazz, blues, and rhythm and blues, often referred to as the...
- Novella Nelson
- Werner Eck
December 17, 1939: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1939 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1939 was All the Things You Are by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.
- Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - All the Things You Are
- Glenn Miller & His Orchestra - Faithful Forever
- Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra - Tuxedo Junction
- Dick Jurgens & His Orchestra - In an Old Dutch Garden (By an Old Dutch Mill)
- Dick Jurgens & His Orchestra - Bluebirds in the Moonlight
December 17, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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 birthDecember 17, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1939 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:14 am and setting at 11:15 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Dec 26, 1939.
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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1939
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Someone born on December 17, 1939 is:
85 years 4 months old,
or 1024 months and 27 days old,
or 4456 weeks and 3 days old,
or 31195 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1939?
There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 17, 1939.
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