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see horoscope and birth chart for August 24, 1939What happened on Thursday August 24, 1939?
About August 24th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a 10-year non-aggression pact, secretly agreeing to divide Eastern European territories between themselves. This shocking diplomatic agreement stunned the international community and set the stage for the imminent invasion of Poland.
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1939 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur
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Table of contents
- August 24, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 24, 1939?
- Who was born on August 24, 1939?
- August 24, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 24, 1939?
- Back in 1939
August 24, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 1939:
- Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact Signed Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a 10-year non-aggression pact, secretly agreeing to divide Eastern European territories between themselves. This shocking diplomatic agreement stunned the international community and set the stage for the imminent invasion of Poland.
- United Kingdom Prepares for War In response to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain recalled Parliament early. The War Powers Act was swiftly approved, and the Royal Navy was placed on full war footing. All naval leaves were cancelled, and defense reserves, particularly radar and anti-aircraft units, were mobilized. British and French citizens in Germany were ordered to return home.
- Roosevelt's Last Diplomatic Effort President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a final diplomatic attempt to prevent war by sending a personal appeal to Adolf Hitler. The message urged Hitler to resolve the Polish crisis through peaceful negotiations, highlighting the desperate international efforts to avoid the impending global conflict.
- First Jet-Propelled Flight in History Erich Warsitz successfully conducted the world's first jet-propelled flight in a Heinkel He-178 aircraft at Rostock-Marienehe, Germany. This groundbreaking technological achievement marked a pivotal moment in aviation history, demonstrating the potential of jet propulsion technology.
August 24, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 24, 1939?
August 24, 1939 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1939 can also be written as 8/24/1939 in the US and as 24/8/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 24, 1939?
Famous people born on August 24, 1939:
- Max Bunker
- Luciano Secchi
August 24, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 1939:
- Frederick Carl Frieseke
American painter and educator (b. 1874).
- Piero Colonna
August 24, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th 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 24, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 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 24, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1939 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:16 pm and setting at 02:20 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 24, 1939
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Someone born on August 24, 1939 is:
85 years 8 months old,
or 1028 months and 20 days old,
or 4472 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31310 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1939?
There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 24, 1939.
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Back in 1939
