What happened this day in history December 22, 1939

What are the important events that happened on December 22, 1939? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 22, 1939: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 22, 1939 is the 356th day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 9 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 9, 1939 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘trihectapentacontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $293.18. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rabbit is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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December 22, 1939 Historical Events

  • 1939
    Indian Muslims observe a “Day of Deliverance” to celebrate the resignations of members of the Indian National Congress over their not having been consulted over the decision to enter World War II with Britain.

Who were born on December 22, 1939?

  • 1939
    James Gurley, American musician (d. 2009)

Who died on December 22, 1939?

  • 1939
    Ma Rainey, American singer (b. 1886)

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