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see horoscope and birth chart for August 28, 1939What happened on Monday August 28, 1939?
About August 28th, 1939, in brief:
- Historical events: British journalist Clare Hollingworth (corrected name spelling) makes a critical observation of massive German military preparations, witnessing 'hundreds of tanks, armored cars, and field guns' positioned along the Polish border, signaling imminent invasion.
- Day of the week: August 28th, 1939 was a Monday
- 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 28, 1939: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 28, 1939?
- Who was born on August 28, 1939?
- August 28, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 28, 1939?
- Back in 1939
August 28, 1939: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1939:
- German Troop Buildup Observed on Polish Border British journalist Clare Hollingworth (corrected name spelling) makes a critical observation of massive German military preparations, witnessing 'hundreds of tanks, armored cars, and field guns' positioned along the Polish border, signaling imminent invasion.
- Montgomery Becomes Infantry Division Commandant Bernard Montgomery (later Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein) is appointed as the Commandant of the 3rd Infantry Division, a significant military leadership role just days before the outbreak of World War II.
- Netherlands Mobilizes Military Forces The Netherlands officially begins military mobilization in response to growing tensions in Europe, preparing its armed forces for potential conflict as World War II is about to commence.
August 28, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 28, 1939?
August 28, 1939 was a Monday and it was the 240th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1939 can also be written as 8/28/1939 in the US and as 28/8/1939 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 28, 1939?
Famous people born on August 28, 1939:
- Eros Pagni
August 28, 1939: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1939:
- Maximilian Daublebsky von Eichhain
- Frederick Carl Frieseke
- Eugène-Henri Gravelotte
August 28, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 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 28, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1939 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:41 pm and setting at 06:03 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 28, 1939
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 28, 1939?
Someone born on August 28, 1939 is:
85 years 8 months old,
or 1028 months and 16 days old,
or 4472 weeks and 2 days old,
or 31306 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1939?
There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1939?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 28, 1939.
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