August 9th (1939) was a Wednesday. It's the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 144 days left to the end of the year.
Famous Birthdays on August 9 in 1939
» Hércules Brito Ruas, Brazilian footballer
» Vincent Hanna, Irish journalist (d. 1997)
» The Mighty Hannibal, American singer-songwriter and producer (d. 2014)
» Billy Henderson (American singer) e.g Billy Henderson, American singer (The Spinners (American R&B group) or The Spinners) (d. 2007)
» Bulle Ogier, French actress
» Romano Prodi, Italian politician, 52nd Prime Minister of Italy
» Butch Warren, American bassist (d. 2013)
August 9th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Edith Stein
» Saint Firmus and Saint Rusticus named Firmus and Rusticus
» Saint Herman of Alaska or Herman of Alaska (Russian Orthodox Church and Eastern Orthodox Church known as related congregations; Episcopal Church (USA))
» Saint Jean Vianney named Jean Vianney
» Mary Sumner (Church of England)
» Nath Í of Achonry
» Romanus Ostiarius
» Secundian, Marcellian and Verian
» August 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» National Day (Singapore) or National Day, celebrates the independence of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965.