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see horoscope and birth chart for August 23, 1939What happened on Wednesday August 23, 1939?
About August 23rd, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: In a pivotal diplomatic moment, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a Treaty of Non-Aggression in Moscow. The agreement included a secret protocol that strategically divided Eastern Europe into spheres of influence. The Soviet Union would gain control of eastern Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, and Bessarabia, while Germany would control western Poland and Lithuania. This pact shocked the world and set the stage for the imminent invasion of Poland, effectively triggering World War II.
- Day of the week: August 23rd, 1939 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
More about August 23rd, 1939? See below for more news and curiosities on August 23rd, 1939.
Table of contents
- August 23, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 23, 1939?
- Who was born on August 23, 1939?
- August 23, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 23, 1939?
- Back in 1939
August 23, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 23, 1939:
- Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact Signed In a pivotal diplomatic moment, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a Treaty of Non-Aggression in Moscow. The agreement included a secret protocol that strategically divided Eastern Europe into spheres of influence. The Soviet Union would gain control of eastern Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, and Bessarabia, while Germany would control western Poland and Lithuania. This pact shocked the world and set the stage for the imminent invasion of Poland, effectively triggering World War II.
- John Cobb's Land Speed Record British racing driver John Cobb achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new land speed record of 365.85 mph (593.48 km/h) at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering and human speed capabilities.
- Bolivia Presidential Transition Carlos Quintanilla became the new President of Bolivia following the tragic suicide of his predecessor, Germán Busch. This unexpected leadership change marked a significant moment in Bolivian political history.
August 23, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 23, 1939?
August 23, 1939 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 1939 can also be written as 8/23/1939 in the US and as 23/8/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 23, 1939?
Famous people born on August 23, 1939:
- Carl Yastrzemski
Hall of Fame baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, known for his exceptional batting skills and long career in Major League Baseball.
- Brian C Cook
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August 23, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 23, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1939 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:28 pm and setting at 01:28 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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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1939
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Someone born on August 23, 1939 is:
85 years 8 months old,
or 1028 months
or 4470 weeks
or 31290 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1939?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 23, 1939.
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