December 4th (1939) was a Monday. It's the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 27 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 4th December, 1939
» World War II: HMS Nelson 28 6 is struck by a sea mine mine (laid by GS U-31 1936 2) off the Scotland Scottish coast and is laid up for repairs until August 1940.
Famous Birthdays on December 4 in 1939
» Joan Brady (American-British writer) known as Joan Brady, American-English author
» Freddy Cannon, American singer and guitarist
December 4th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» St. Ada known as Ada
» Saint Barbara known as Barbara
» Bernard degli Uberti
» Clement of Alexandria (Anglicanism)
» John of Damascus
» Nicholas Ferrar (Anglicanism)
» Saint Osmund e.g Osmund
» Sigiramnus
» December 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Day of Shango (Santería, Lucumi people called Lukumí)
» Amidah Prayers for rain in winter and dew in summer called First day that rain is prayed for, notably the only Jewish day which is tied to the civil calendar. (Jewish diaspora e.g Diaspora in Judaism)
» Navy Day (India and Italy)
» Saint Barbara Day-related observance:
» Eid il-Burbara, a holiday similar to Halloween in honor of Saint Barbara. (Lebanon, Syria, and Palestinian National Authority e.g Palestine)
» Secret ceremonies in honor of Bona Dea (Roman Empire)
» Public holidays in Thailand or Thai Environment Day (Thailand)