Sunday December 31, 1939: on this day

December 31, 1939 was the 365th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1939, who was born and died on December 31, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1939, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Man Who Comes Around by Tommy Tucker & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. A Chump at Oxford, directed by Alfred J. Goulding), TV series (e.g. Down On The Farm) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1939?


December 31, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 365th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1939 can also be written as 12/31/1939 in the US and as 31/12/1939 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1939 in December 1939 calendar

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December 31, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1939:

  • 25 u-boats sunk this month (81,000 ton)

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December 31, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1939 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 11:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Jan 24, 1940.

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Who was born on December 31, 1939?


Famous people born on December 31, 1939:

  • Willye White

    Us long jumper (1956 olympics, silver medalist - appeared in 5 olympics).

  • Peter Camejo
  • Po-Chih Leong
  • Ali Nasir Muhammad
  • Herbert Finken
  • Salvatore Biasco
  • Liza Willert

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 2 months old,

or 1010 months and 28 days old,

or 4395 weeks and 4 days old,

or 30769 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1939?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 31, 1939.

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December 31, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1939:

  • Lucio D'Ambra
  • Raimundo Lanas (31)

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

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December 31, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1939:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1939: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1939 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1939 was The Man Who Comes Around by Tommy Tucker & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

December 31, 1939: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1939 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Man Who Comes Around

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December 31, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Chump at Oxford

A Chump at Oxford

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Alfred J. Goulding

Starring: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Forrester Harvey, Wilfred Lucas

Country: United States of America

Remember the Night

Remember the Night

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Beulah Bondi, Elizabeth Patterson

Pukar

Pukar

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Sohrab Modi

Starring: Sohrab Modi, Chandra Mohan, Naseem Banu, Sheela

Music in My Heart

Music in My Heart

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Joseph Santley

Starring: Tony Martin, Rita Hayworth, Edith Fellows, Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Release year: 1939

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara, Cedric Hardwicke, Thomas Mitchell

Country: United States of America

December 31, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Down on the Farm

Down on the Farm

Release year: 1939

Starring: A.G. Street

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1939

Directed by: nbcu

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Who was the US President on December 31, 1939?

On December 31, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1939?

On December 31, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1939?

On December 31, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

Find out more about December 31st

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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 December 1939?

December 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1939 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 31, 1939