Sunday September 17, 1939: on this day

September 17, 1939 was the 260th day of the year 1939, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is September 17, 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 September 17, 1939, who was born and died on September 17, 1939, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1939, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Dust Be My Destiny, directed by Lewis Seiler), TV series (e.g. Come And Be Televised) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 17th, 1939 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 17, 1939?


September 17, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 260th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1939 can also be written as 9/17/1939 in the US and as 17/9/1939 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 1939: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 17, 1939:

  • German u-29 sinks british aircraft carrier courageous, 519 die
  • Russia invades eastern poland, takes 217,000 poles prisoner
  • Soviet union invades poland during wwii
  • World war ii: the soviet union joins nazi germany's invasion of poland during the polish defensive war of 1939.
  • Taisto maki becomes the first man to run the 10,000 metres in under 30 minutes, in a time of 29:52.6
  • World war ii: the soviet invasion of poland begins.
  • World war ii: german submarine  sinks the british aircraft carrier hms .

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September 17, 1939: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 17, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 17, 1939 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on September 17th, 1939 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 17, 1939: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 17, 1939 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 17, 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 September 17, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:23 am and setting at 10:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 29, 1939 while the next full moon would come on Sep 28, 1939.

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Who was born on September 17, 1939?


Famous people born on September 17, 1939:

  • David Souter

    Nominated by president george bush, he is an american supreme court jurist that emphasizes judicial restraint.

  • Shelby Flint

    American singer-songwriter and vocal actress.

  • Carl Dennis

    American poet and educator.

  • Günther Fielmann

    Fielmann ag's chief executive officer is german optometrist, entrepreneur.

  • Lamonte McLemore

    St. louis, missouri -- rock vocalist (5th dimension).

  • David Souter in Weir

    New hampshire, usa: supreme court justice (1990-).

  • Joseph Mosikili

    South african actor/singer.

  • Breyten Breytenbach

    Writer.

  • Vladimir Menshov
    Vladimir Menshov
  • Kim Ki-soo
  • Mariano Díaz
  • Tomaso Kemeny
  • Joe Pistone
  • Hugo Santilli
  • Marcello De Cecco
  • Giovenale Bottini

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

See more famous people and celebrities born on September 17th

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September 17, 1939: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 84 years 6 months old,

or 1014 months and 12 days old,

or 4410 weeks and 5 days old,

or 30875 days old,

if you were born on September 17, 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 September 17, 1939?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 17, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 17, 1939.

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September 17, 1939: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 17, 1939:

  • Marbeth Wright
  • Otto Röhm
  • Otto Ruff
  • Georges Pitoëff

What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Shin Saimdang

    Renowned Korean artist and calligrapher during the Joseon Dynasty.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 17th

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September 17, 1939: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 17, 1939:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 1939:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]

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September 17, 1939: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 17, 1939 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dust Be My Destiny

Dust Be My Destiny

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: John Garfield, Priscilla Lane, Alan Hale, Frank McHugh

Babes in Arms

Babes in Arms

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Charles Winninger, Guy Kibbee

Honeymoon in Bali

Honeymoon in Bali

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Edward H. Griffith

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Madeleine Carroll, Allan Jones, Akim Tamiroff

Golden Boy

Golden Boy

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, William Holden, Lee J. Cobb

Country: United States of America

The Rains Came

The Rains Came

Release year: 1939

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power, George Brent, Brenda Joyce

September 17, 1939: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 17, 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:

Come and Be Televised

Come and Be Televised

Release year: 1939

Starring: Jasmine Bligh, Bruce Forsyth

Major League Baseball on NBC

Major League Baseball on NBC

Release year: 1939

Starring: Bob Costas, Joe Garagiola, Tony Kubek, Vin Scully

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Who was the US President on September 17, 1939?

On September 17, 1939 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 1939?

On September 17, 1939 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 17, 1939?

On September 17, 1939 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 17th?

September 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of September. 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 September 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 1939?

September 1939 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1939 calendar looked like.

Sunday September 17, 1939