What happened this day in history September 10, 1939

What are the important events that happened on September 10, 1939? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 10, 1939: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 10, 1939 is the 253rd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 112 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 28, 1939 – a Sunday. 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 ‘dihectapentacontatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $14,157.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate 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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September 10, 1939 Historical Events

  • 1939
    World War II: Canada declares war on Nazi Germany, joining the Allies – France, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia.
  • 1939
    World War II: The submarine HMS Oxley is mistakenly sunk by the submarine HMS Triton near Norway and becomes the Royal Navy’s first loss.

Who were born on September 10, 1939?

  • 1939
    Cynthia Lennon, British celebrity
  • 1939
    David Stratton, UK-Australian film critic
  • 1939
    Hans Sotin, German operatic bass

Who died on September 10, 1939?

  • 1939
    Wilhelm Fritz von Roettig, German soldier (b. 1888)

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