Monday July 17, 1939: on this day

July 17, 1939 was the 198th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 17, 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 July 17, 1939, who was born and died on July 17, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Beau Geste, directed by William A. Wellman), TV series (e.g. Trooping The Colour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1939?


July 17, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 198th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1939 can also be written as 7/17/1939 in the US and as 17/7/1939 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1939:

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July 17, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 17th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 17, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:38 am and setting at 09:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1939.

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Who was born on July 17, 1939?


Famous people born on July 17, 1939:

  • Seyed Khamenei

    Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989.

  • Danelia Taranova

    Russian actress known for her roles in Soviet films.

  • Sayyid Ali Khamenei

    Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989.

  • Milva

    Italian chanson singer, told gregor that birth record officers recorded her birth for day after actual birth.

  • Alain Geismar

    French political activist and a key figure in the events surrounding the may 1968 revolution.

  • Warwick Hutton

    Warwick hutton is a british artist known for his illustrations in children's books, including classic tales such as 'the wind in the...

  • Ali Khamenei

    Ali Khamenei is the current Supreme Leader of Iran, holding the office since 1989.

  • Spencer Davis

    Spencer Davis was a British musician and founder of the Spencer Davis Group, known for hits like 'Gimme Some Lovin'.

  • Andrée Champagne

    Canadian actress and politician (d. 2020).

  • William Bell

    Musician.

  • Valerij Voronin
  • Gusztáv Szepesi
  • Carla Lowry
  • Abd al-Fattah Isma'il
  • Antonio Briones

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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July 17, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 9 months old,

or 1017 months and 10 days old,

or 4423 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30966 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 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 July 17, 1939?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 17, 1939.

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July 17, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 1939:

  • Carolina Magistrelli

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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July 17, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 1939:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday

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July 17, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Beau Geste

Beau Geste

Release year: 1939

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Gary Cooper, Ray Milland, Robert Preston, Brian Donlevy

Country: United States of America

Renegade Trail

Renegade Trail

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: William Boyd, Russell Hayden, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Charlotte Wynters

They Shall Have Music

They Shall Have Music

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Archie Mayo

Starring: Jascha Heifetz, Joel McCrea, Andrea Leeds, Gene Reynolds

Each Dawn I Die

Each Dawn I Die

Release year: 1939

Directed by: William Keighley

Starring: James Cagney, George Raft, Jane Bryan, George Bancroft

Country: United States of America

Blondie Takes a Vacation

Blondie Takes a Vacation

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Frank R. Strayer

Starring: Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Daisy

July 17, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 17, 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:

Trooping the Colour

Trooping the Colour

Release year: 1939

Directed by: NA

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Who was the US President on July 17, 1939?

On July 17, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1939?

On July 17, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1939?

On July 17, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

Find out more about July 17th

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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 July 1939?

July 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1939 calendar looked like.

Monday July 17, 1939