Friday March 24, 1939: on this day

March 24, 1939 was the 83rd day of the year 1939, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 24, 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 March 24, 1939, who was born and died on March 24, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Dodge City, directed by Michael Curtiz), TV series (e.g. Percy Ponsonby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 24th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 24, 1939?


March 24, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 24, 1939 can also be written as 3/24/1939 in the US and as 24/3/1939 in UK and Europe.

March 24, 1939 in March 1939 calendar

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March 24, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 24, 1939:

  • Marks the seventh successive year of the world wide boycott of all german exports initiated by front page declarations in britain and the u.s. 'judea declares war on germany'
  • Dictator francisco franco assumes power in madrid.
  • American adventurer richard halliburton delivers a last message from a chinese junk, before he disappears on a voyage across the pacific ocean.

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March 24, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 24, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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March 24, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 24, 1939 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:40 am and setting at 10:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 1939.

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Who was born on March 24, 1939?


Famous people born on March 24, 1939:

  • Lynda Baron

    English singer and actress.

  • Lorenzo Gianotti
  • Ian Lawson
  • Wiktor Wysoczański
  • Bruce Montague
  • Carlos Sérgio Rosa Martins

Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:

  • Jessica Chastain
    Jessica Chastain

    Jessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.

  • R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey

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  • Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen

    American actor known for his tough-guy roles.

  • Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons

    American film and television actor.

  • Alyson Hannigan
    Alyson Hannigan

    Alyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.

  • Curtis Hanson
    Curtis Hanson

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Robert Carradine
    Robert Carradine

    American actor-producer.

  • Tommy Trinder
    Tommy Trinder

    British stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Peter Jacobson
    Peter Jacobson

    American actor.

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March 24, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years and 26 days old,

or 1020 months and 26 days old,

or 4439 weeks

or 31073 days old,

if you were born on March 24, 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 March 24, 1939?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 24, 1939.

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March 24, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 24, 1939:

  • Coe Iverson

    Coe I. Crawford Iverson was a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Gwyn Nicholls
  • Aldo Zucchi

What famous deaths happened on March 24th?

Famous deaths on March 24th:

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Robert Culp
    Robert Culp

    American actor, stage, film, and television.

  • Garry Shandling
    Garry Shandling

    American comedian, writer, actor.

  • John Hersey
    John Hersey

    American pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).

  • Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe

    Actor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.

  • Yvonne Mitchell
    Yvonne Mitchell

    Writer dies at 53.

  • Julias Verne

    French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.

  • Rim Banna

    Palestinian singer known for her activism and cultural contributions.

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March 24, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 24, 1939:

  • World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
  • Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.

Observances on March 24, 1939:

  • International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims

Saints celebrated on March 24, 1939:

  • Saint Simeon (died 1475)
  • Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)

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March 24, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 24, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dodge City

Dodge City

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Ann Sheridan, Bruce Cabot

Country: United States of America

Silver on the Sage

Silver on the Sage

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: William Boyd, Russell Hayden, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Ruth Rogers

The Story of Alexander Graham Bell

The Story of Alexander Graham Bell

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Irving Cummings

Starring: Don Ameche, Loretta Young, Henry Fonda, Charles Coburn

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

Release year: 1939

Directed by: H.C. Potter

Starring: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, Walter Brennan

Let Us Live

Let Us Live

Release year: 1939

Directed by: John Brahm

Starring: Maureen O'Sullivan, Henry Fonda, Ralph Bellamy, Alan Baxter

March 24, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 24, 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:

Percy Ponsonby

Percy Ponsonby

Release year: 1939

Starring: Charles Heslop

Vine Street

Vine Street

Release year: 1939

Starring: John Barkeley, Shirley Thomas

Country: United States of America

Television Surveys

Television Surveys

Release year: 1939

Western Cabaret

Western Cabaret

Release year: 1939

Starring: Bill Campbell, Buck Douglas, Evelyn Dall, Harry Lester

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 March 24, 1939?

On March 24, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1939?

On March 24, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 24, 1939?

On March 24, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 24th?

March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of March. 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 March 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
  • 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.

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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 March 1939?

March 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1939 calendar looked like.

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