Monday August 21, 1939: on this day

August 21, 1939 was the 233rd day of the year 1939, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 21, 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 August 21, 1939, who was born and died on August 21, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, directed by Alfred L. Werker), TV series (e.g. Trooping The Colour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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.

August 21, 1939 in August 1939 calendar

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August 21, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1939 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 21, 1939?


Famous people born on August 21, 1939:

  • Clarence Williams
    Clarence Williams

    American musician (born 1898).

  • Patrice Laffont

    French television presenter, comedian, and entertainer.

  • Festus Mogae

    Botswana politician and economist, 3rd president botswana.

  • James Burton

    American hall of fame guitarist.

  • Harold Reid

    American singer-songwriter (the statler brothers).

  • Clarence Williams III in New York City

    New york, usa.

  • Don Backy

    Italian singer and author who collaborated on "grey bird", the ukrainian version to the italian song "l'immensita".

  • Gianfranco Varini
  • Vagn Hedeager
  • Adriano Prosperi
  • Djalma Dias

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 8 months old,

or 1016 months and 4 days old,

or 4418 weeks and 3 days old,

or 30929 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1939?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

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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August 21, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

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August 21, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1939:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1939:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

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August 21, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Alfred L. Werker

Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino, Alan Marshal

Country: United States of America

Dick Tracy's G-Men

Dick Tracy's G-Men

Release year: 1939

Directed by: John English, William Witney

Starring: Ralph Byrd, Irving Pichel, Ted Pearson, Jennifer Jones

Nurse Edith Cavell

Nurse Edith Cavell

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Herbert Wilcox

Starring: Anna Neagle, Edna May Oliver, George Sanders, May Robson

The Fighting Renegade

The Fighting Renegade

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Tim McCoy, Joyce Bryant, Ben Corbett, Ted Adams

5th Ave Girl

5th Ave Girl

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Gregory La Cava

Starring: Ginger Rogers, Walter Connolly, Verree Teasdale, James Ellison

Country: United States of America

August 21, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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

Come and Be Televised

Come and Be Televised

Release year: 1939

Starring: Jasmine Bligh, Bruce Forsyth

Major League Baseball on NBC

Major League Baseball on NBC

Release year: 1939

Starring: Bob Costas, Joe Garagiola, Tony Kubek, Vin Scully

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1939?

On August 21, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1939?

On August 21, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1939?

On August 21, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. 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 August 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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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 August 1939?

August 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1939 calendar looked like.

Monday August 21, 1939