Tuesday February 28, 1939: on this day

February 28, 1939 was the 59th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 28, 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 February 28, 1939, who was born and died on February 28, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Little Princess, directed by Walter Lang, William A. Seiter), TV series (e.g. Percy Ponsonby) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 1939?


February 28, 1939 was a Tuesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1939 can also be written as 2/28/1939 in the US and as 28/2/1939 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1939:

  • The erroneous word ''dord'' is discovered in the webster's new international dictionary, second edition, prompting an investigation.

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February 28, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1939 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 28, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 12:12 pm and setting at 03:05 am.

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

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Who was born on February 28, 1939?


Famous people born on February 28, 1939:

  • Issachar Ben-Ami

    Israeli mathematician specializing in algebraic geometry.

  • Olivier Despax

    French composer and singer.

  • Tommy Tune

    American choreographer, director, choreographer, and actor.

  • Parker Palmer

    American author and educator focused on spirituality and education.

  • Chögyam Trungpa

    Tibetan scholar and philosopher (d. 1987).

  • Daniel C. Tsui

    Chinese-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate.

  • Tommy Tune in Wichita Falls

    Texas, usa; dancer/choreographer (the boyfriend).

  • John Fahey

    "transfiguration of blind joe death" singer.

  • The Missing Link

    Canadian wrestler (d. 2007).

  • Charles Brown

    Cincinnati, ohio -- featherweight boxer (1964 olympics – bronze medalist).

  • John Fahey (musician)
  • Piero Scesa
  • Liesel Jakobi
  • Michel Lafranceschina

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 1 month old,

or 1021 months

or 4439 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31075 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 1939.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1939?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 28, 1939.

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February 28, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1939:

  • I barone Colebrooke Edward Colebrooke
  • Michael Zeno Diemer

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

  • Orabelle Worthington

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

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February 28, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1939:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1939:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)

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February 28, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Little Princess

The Little Princess

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Walter Lang, William A. Seiter

Starring: Shirley Temple, Richard Greene, Anita Louise, Ian Hunter

Country: United States of America

Inspector Hornleigh

Inspector Hornleigh

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Eugene Forde

Starring: Gordon Harker, Alastair Sim, Miki Hood, Wally Patch

Country: United States of America

Blondie Meets the Boss

Blondie Meets the Boss

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Frank R. Strayer

Starring: Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Jonathan Hale

The Mystery of Mr. Wong

The Mystery of Mr. Wong

Release year: 1939

Directed by: William Nigh

Starring: Boris Karloff, Grant Withers, Dorothy Tree, Craig Reynolds

The Saint Strikes Back

The Saint Strikes Back

Release year: 1939

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale, Jerome Cowan

February 28, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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 February 28, 1939?

On February 28, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1939?

On February 28, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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 February 1939?

February 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1939 calendar looked like.

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