What happened on Tuesday August 29, 1939?

About August 29th, 1939, in brief:

  • Historical events: Adolf Hitler proposes a diplomatic meeting with Polish leadership, suggesting negotiations. However, this gesture was largely performative, as Warsaw swiftly rejected the invitation to send a delegation to Berlin. This event was part of the escalating tensions that would lead to the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II.
  • Day of the week: August 29th, 1939 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: The Four Feathers directed by Shekhar Kapur

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August 29, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 29, 1939:

  • DUPE - Hitler's Diplomatic Maneuver Adolf Hitler proposes a diplomatic meeting with Polish leadership, suggesting negotiations. However, this gesture was largely performative, as Warsaw swiftly rejected the invitation to send a delegation to Berlin. This event was part of the escalating tensions that would lead to the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II.
  • Jewish Support for Allied War Effort Dr. Chaim Weizmann, a prominent Zionist leader and future first President of Israel, officially communicates to British authorities that the Jewish community in British-controlled Palestine is prepared to support the Allied war effort against Nazi Germany. This diplomatic overture signaled the Jewish community's commitment to fighting fascism and supporting Britain during the imminent global conflict.

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August 29, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 29, 1939?


August 29, 1939 was a Tuesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1939 can also be written as 8/29/1939 in the US and as 29/8/1939 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 29, 1939?


Famous people born on August 29, 1939:

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August 29, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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August 29, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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August 29, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 29, 1939 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:11 pm and setting at 07:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 1939.

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How old is someone born on August 29, 1939?


Someone born on August 29, 1939 is:

85 years 8 months old,

or 1028 months and 15 days old,

or 4472 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31305 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1939?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 29, 1939.

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