What happened on Saturday January 21, 1939?

About January 21st, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Joan Tozzer emerged victorious in the United States Female Figure Skating Championship, showcasing her exceptional skill and artistry on the ice during a pivotal year in pre-World War II America.
  • Day of the week: January 21st, 1939 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

More about January 21st, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on January 21st, 1939.

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January 21, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1939:

  • US Female Figure Skating Championship Joan Tozzer emerged victorious in the United States Female Figure Skating Championship, showcasing her exceptional skill and artistry on the ice during a pivotal year in pre-World War II America.

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January 21, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was January 21, 1939?


January 21, 1939 was a Saturday and it was the 21st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1939 can also be written as 1/21/1939 in the US and as 21/1/1939 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1939 in January 1939 calendar

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Who was born on January 21, 1939?


Famous people born on January 21, 1939:

  • Steve Paxton

    Pioneering American choreographer and dancer who founded contact improvisation, a revolutionary dance form exploring physical interaction...

  • Wolfman Jack [Bob Smith] in Brooklyn

    Legendary radio disc jockey known professionally as Wolfman Jack, famous for his distinctive voice and influential role in popular music...

  • Viacheslav Platonov

    Renowned Russian volleyball player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport during his lifetime.

  • Paul Genevay

    French track and field athlete who competed in the 4 x 100 meter relay at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, representing France alongside Bernard...

  • Reuben Mark

    Prominent American business executive who served as CEO of Colgate-Palmolive and was dedicated to supporting inner-city children through...

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


Famous people died on January 21, 1939:

  • Luigi Tonelli

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 21, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:28 am and setting at 07:21 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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How old is someone born on January 21, 1939?


Someone born on January 21, 1939 is:

86 years 3 months old,

or 1035 months and 23 days old,

or 4503 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31525 days old,

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

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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

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

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