Tuesday August 22, 1939: on this day

August 22, 1939 was the 234th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 1939, who was born and died on August 22, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 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 22nd, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1939?


August 22, 1939 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1939 can also be written as 8/22/1939 in the US and as 22/8/1939 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1939 in August 1939 calendar

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August 22, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1939:

  • Dutch border guards take positions for german invasion
  • Premier de geer recalls dutch vacationers in black forest

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August 22, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1939 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 02:35 pm and setting at 12:38 am.

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 22, 1939?


Famous people born on August 22, 1939:

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Carl Yastrzemski

    Hall of Fame baseball player who spent his entire career with the Boston Red Sox.

  • Candido Lima

    Composer.

  • Carl Yastrzemski in New York

    Usa; boston red sox great (1967 american league most valuable player hall of fame).

  • George Reinholt

    American actor.

  • Robert Wall
  • Tiziano Treu
  • Paolo Frajese
  • Hiroaki Tono
  • Fred Davies

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

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August 22, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 8 months old,

or 1016 months and 1 day old,

or 4418 weeks

or 30926 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 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 August 22, 1939?

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 22, 1939.

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August 22, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1939:

  • Luigi Costigliolo

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Lennex Kenyatta

    Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Ulyssa Blackwood

    Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

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August 22, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1939:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1939:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

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August 22, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 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 22, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 1939?

On August 22, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1939?

On August 22, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1939?

On August 22, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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.

Tuesday August 22, 1939