What happened this day in history September 9, 1939

What are the important events that happened on September 9, 1939? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 9, 1939: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 9, 1939 is the 252nd day of the year 1939 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 113 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 27, 1939 – a Saturday. 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 ‘dihectapentacontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $2,980.80. (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 9, 1939 Historical Events

  • 1939
    Burmese national hero U Ottama dies in prison after a hunger strike to protest Britain’s colonial government.
  • 1939
    World War II: The Battle of Hel begins, the longest-defended pocket of Polish Army resistance during the German invasion of Poland.

Who were born on September 9, 1939?

  • 1939
    Arthur Dignam, Australian actor
  • 1939
    Bruce Gray, Puerto Rican actor
  • 1939
    Carlos Ortiz, Puerto Rican boxer
  • 1939
    Ron McDole, American football player

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