What happened on Friday August 25, 1939?

About August 25th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: In London, a critical Agreement of Mutual Assistance is signed between Poland and Great Britain, establishing a formal military alliance. The treaty stipulates that if Germany attacks either nation, the other will provide military support and defense.
  • Day of the week: August 25th, 1939 was a Friday
  • 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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August 25, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 25, 1939:

  • Poland-Britain Mutual Assistance Agreement In London, a critical Agreement of Mutual Assistance is signed between Poland and Great Britain, establishing a formal military alliance. The treaty stipulates that if Germany attacks either nation, the other will provide military support and defense.
  • The Wizard of Oz Film Release MGM releases the classic musical film 'The Wizard of Oz', directed by Victor Fleming and starring Judy Garland as Dorothy. Based on L. Frank Baum's beloved novel, the film would go on to become one of the most iconic movies in cinema history.
  • IRA Coventry Bombing The Irish Republican Army (IRA) carries out a terrorist bombing in Coventry, England, resulting in the tragic deaths of five civilians. This attack represents an escalation of political violence during a tense period in British-Irish relations.
  • U.S. Grazing Service Establishment The Division of Grazing is officially renamed the U.S. Grazing Service, likely as part of ongoing land management and agricultural policy reforms during the late 1930s.

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August 25, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 25, 1939?


August 25, 1939 was a Friday and it was the 237th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1939 can also be written as 8/25/1939 in the US and as 25/8/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 25, 1939?


Famous people born on August 25, 1939:

  • John Badham

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  • Ana MC Ribeiro

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August 25, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 25, 1939:

  • Jan Vos

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August 25, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

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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 25, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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August 25, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 25, 1939 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:58 pm and setting at 03:15 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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How old is someone born on August 25, 1939?


Someone born on August 25, 1939 is:

85 years 8 months old,

or 1028 months and 19 days old,

or 4472 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31309 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1939?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 25, 1939.

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