Saturday January 21, 1939: on this day

January 21, 1939 was the 21st day of the year 1939, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 21, 1939, who was born and died on January 21, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 21, 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 21st, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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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January 21, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1939:

  • Us female figure skating championship won by joan tozzer.

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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.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 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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Who was born on January 21, 1939?


Famous people born on January 21, 1939:

  • Paul Genevay

    French track and field star and pro-field french athlete who ran the 4 x 100 meter relay together with bernard laidebeur and claude piquemal...

  • Roderick Nash

    Noted environmental historian and author of 'Wilderness and the American Mind'.

  • Friedel Lutz

    German footballer.

  • Viacheslav Platonov

    Russian volleyball player and coach (d. 2005).

  • Steve Paxton

    American choreographer and experimental dancer.

  • Tom Stith

    American basketball player.

  • Mary Ellen McAnally

    Illinois, united states -- poet ("dance of the zygotes").

  • Wolfman Jack [Bob Smith] in Brooklyn

    New york, usa: dj (midnight special).

  • Reuben Mark

    American ceo and executive in charge of colgate-palmolive (a manufacturer of personal and home-use products).

  • Lynn Schusterman
  • Chuck Osborne
  • Edgardo Andrada
  • Maria Franca Fissolo
  • Paul McGonagle
  • Divo Gronchi

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

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


You are 85 years 3 months old,

or 1023 months and 3 days old,

or 4448 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31140 days old,

if you were born on January 21, 1939.

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

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

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


Famous people died on January 21, 1939:

  • Luigi Tonelli

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • Geeta Bali
    Geeta Bali

    Geeta Bali was a popular Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and early 1960s.

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

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


Holidays on January 21, 1939:

  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day

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

The most popular movies on January 21, 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 21, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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 21, 1939?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1939?

On January 21, 1939 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 21st?

January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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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.

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Saturday January 21, 1939