Wednesday January 18, 1939: on this day

January 18, 1939 was the 18th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 18, 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 January 18, 1939, who was born and died on January 18, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Gunga Din, directed by George Stevens), TV series (e.g. Television Surveys) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 18th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1939?


January 18, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 18th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1939 can also be written as 1/18/1939 in the US and as 18/1/1939 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1939 in January 1939 calendar

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January 18, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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January 18, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 January 18, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:38 am and setting at 04:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1939.

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Who was born on January 18, 1939?


Famous people born on January 18, 1939:

  • Bo Gritz

    He began his military career at age 18 and was trained as a commando.

  • Bernard Glassman

    New york, united states -- zen teacher/head (zen center of ny).

  • Brno (Czech Republic)
  • Manuel Rodríguez Araneda
  • Tsuyoshi Yamanaka
  • Giovanni Buttafava

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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January 18, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 2 months old,

or 1022 months and 10 days old,

or 4445 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31116 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1939?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 18, 1939.

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January 18, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1939:

  • Henri Konow
  • Ivan Mozžuchin
  • Mario Alberti

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1939:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins

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January 18, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gunga Din

Gunga Din

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Country: United States of America

Idiot's Delight

Idiot's Delight

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Norma Shearer, Clark Gable, Edward Arnold, Charles Coburn

They Made Me a Criminal

They Made Me a Criminal

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Starring: John Garfield, Claude Rains, The Dead End Kids, Ann Sheridan

Mr. Moto's Last Warning

Mr. Moto's Last Warning

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Norman Foster

Starring: Peter Lorre, Ricardo Cortez, Virginia Field, John Carradine

Scouts to the Rescue

Scouts to the Rescue

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Alan James, Ray Taylor

Starring: Jackie Cooper, Vondell Darr, Edwin Stanley, William Ruhl

January 18, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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:

Television Surveys

Television Surveys

Release year: 1939

Western Cabaret

Western Cabaret

Release year: 1939

Starring: Bill Campbell, Buck Douglas, Evelyn Dall, Harry Lester

Guest Night

Guest Night

Release year: 1938

Starring: A.G. Street

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Foundations of Cookery

Foundations of Cookery

Release year: 1938

Starring: Marcel Boulestin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

BBC TV Cricket

BBC TV Cricket

Release year: 1938

Starring: Richie Benaud, Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, David Gower

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on January 18, 1939?

On January 18, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1939?

On January 18, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1939?

On January 18, 1939 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of January. 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 January 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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 January 1939?

January 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1939 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 18, 1939