Thursday December 21, 1939: on this day

December 21, 1939 was the 355th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 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 December 21, 1939, who was born and died on December 21, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1939, which were the most popular songs (ex. Chatter Box by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, directed by William Dieterle), TV series books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 21, 1939?


December 21, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 355th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1939 can also be written as 12/21/1939 in the US and as 21/12/1939 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1939 in December 1939 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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 21, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 01:13 pm and setting at 03:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Dec 26, 1939.

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Who was born on December 21, 1939?


Famous people born on December 21, 1939:

  • Lloyde Axworthy

    Canadian politician known for his work in foreign affairs.

  • Freddie Woodruff

    Freddie Woodruff was an American writer and journalist.

  • Arletta Young

    American actress known for her roles in classic TV shows and films.

  • Wafic Saïd

    Syrian-saudi arabian financier, businessman and philanthropist.

  • Kathryn Joosten

    Actress.

  • John Roe

    American merchandise marketer and ceo at bemis, a packaging business.

  • Franco Micalizzi
  • Giuseppe Forti
  • Marcos Locatelli
  • Carlos do Carmo
  • Roy Cheetham
  • Alan Anderson
  • Giorgio Fogar
  • Giuliano Bernardi

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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


You are 84 years 3 months old,

or 1011 months and 30 days old,

or 4400 weeks and 2 days old,

or 30802 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 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 December 21, 1939?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 21, 1939.

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


What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Ebb Fitzgerald

    Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.

  • Jersee Fitzgerald

    Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...

  • Trason Fitzgerald

    Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...

  • Hadli Fitzgerald

    Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.

  • Garrell Fitzgerald

    Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Keiston Fitzgerald

    Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

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


Holidays on December 21, 1939:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 1939: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 1939 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 21, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1939 was Chatter Box by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 21, 1939: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1939 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Chatter Box

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

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

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Release year: 1939

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara, Cedric Hardwicke, Thomas Mitchell

Country: United States of America

Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Starring: Lon Chaney Jr., Burgess Meredith, Betty Field, Charles Bickford

Country: United States of America

The Cisco Kid and the Lady

The Cisco Kid and the Lady

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Herbert I. Leeds

Starring: Cesar Romero, Marjorie Weaver, Chris-Pin Martin, George Montgomery

Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Dave Fleischer

Starring: Jessica Dragonette, Lanny Ross, Pinto Colvig, Cal Howard

Country: United States of America

Judge Hardy and Son

Judge Hardy and Son

Release year: 1939

Directed by: George B. Seitz

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Fay Holden, Cecilia Parker

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Who was the US President on December 21, 1939?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1939?

On December 21, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 21st?

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

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

Find out more about December 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 December 1939?

December 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1939 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 21, 1939