What happened on Sunday January 01, 1939?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1939:

• Hewlett-Packard Founded Hewlett-Packard (HP) was founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard in a garage in Palo Alto, California. The company became a leading technology firm, known for its innovations in computing and printing. source: hp.com
• First Tournament of Roses Parade The first Tournament of Roses Parade was held on January 1, 1890, in Pasadena, California. It has been an annual event ever since, except during World War II and in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 1939 parade, marking its 50th anniversary, featured the theme 'Golden Jubilee' and was held on January 2, 1939, with Shirley Temple serving as Grand Marshal. source: tournamentofroses.com
• Vienna New Year's Concert Inaugural Performance The inaugural performance of the Vienna New Year's Concert took place on January 1, 1939. This concert has since become a celebrated annual tradition, featuring classical music and attracting global audiences. source: viennaconcerts.com
• Sydney Heat Record Sydney, Australia experiences an extreme heat wave with temperatures reaching 45°C (113°F), setting a record for the city and highlighting potential climate challenges.

Events in 1939

January 01, 1939: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1939

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1939

Your poster from January 01, 1939

January 01, 1939 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1939 can also be written as 1/1/1939 in the US and as 1/1/1939 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1939 in January 1939 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1939:

• Michèle Mercier

  Michèle Mercier is a French actress best known internationally for her role as Angélique in the "Angélique" film series during the 1960s. Her performances turned her into an iconic figure in European cinema. [bio]

• Phil Read

  English businessman and motorcycle racer.

• Senfronia Thompson

  American politician.

Famous people born in 1939

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1939:

• Sidney Herbert Ray

Famous people who died in 1939

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1939: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1939 was The Man Who Comes Around by Tommy Tucker & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Tommy Tucker & His Orchestra - The Man Who Comes Around

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1939: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1939 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1939 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1939 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 01:02 pm and setting at 03:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1939.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1939

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Someone born on January 01, 1939 is:

87 years 4 months old,

or 1048 months and 24 days old,

or 4560 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31921 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1939?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 1st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1939?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 01, 1939.

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