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see horoscope and birth chart for August 21, 1939What happened on Monday August 21, 1939?
About August 21st, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 21, 1939, Adolf Hitler received a telegram from Josef Stalin confirming the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a non-aggression agreement between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Hitler's excited reaction - banging his fist on the table and exclaiming "I have them!" - revealed his strategic satisfaction with the diplomatic breakthrough. This secret protocol effectively divided Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence, setting the stage for the imminent invasion of Poland and the start of World War II.
- Day of the week: August 21st, 1939 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
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August 21, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1939:
- Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact Confirmed On August 21, 1939, Adolf Hitler received a telegram from Josef Stalin confirming the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a non-aggression agreement between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Hitler's excited reaction - banging his fist on the table and exclaiming "I have them!" - revealed his strategic satisfaction with the diplomatic breakthrough. This secret protocol effectively divided Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence, setting the stage for the imminent invasion of Poland and the start of World War II.
August 21, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 21, 1939?
August 21, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1939 can also be written as 8/21/1939 in the US and as 21/8/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 21, 1939?
Famous people born on August 21, 1939:
- Clarence Williams III
Acclaimed African American actor known for roles in 'The Mod Squad' and numerous films, with a significant career in television and cinema.
- Festus Mogae
Botswana's third president, an economist who played a crucial role in the country's democratic and economic development.
- Patrice Laffont
Prominent French television presenter and comedian from a notable media family, son of renowned publisher Robert Laffont.
- James Burton
Legendary American guitarist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, known for his influential work with Elvis Presley and other music...
- Don Backy
- Adriano Prosperi
August 21, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 21, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1939 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:37 pm and setting at 11:51 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 21, 1939
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 21, 1939?
Someone born on August 21, 1939 is:
85 years 8 months old,
or 1028 months and 23 days old,
or 4473 weeks and 2 days old,
or 31313 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1939?
There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 21, 1939.
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