Thursday August 17, 1944: on this day

August 17, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 230th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1944 can also be written as 8/17/1944 in the US and as 17/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Here's what happened on August 17, 1944:

• 4th canadian armour division occupiers trun normandy
• Canadian 2nd division conquerors falaise normandy
• German field marshal model replaces von kluge in normandy
• Russian troops arrive at austria-prussia border

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 17, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1944 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1944 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 17, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:46 am and setting at 08:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1944

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Famous people born on August 17, 1944:

• Larance Ellison

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• Nicholl Ellison

  Nicholl Ellison is the co-founder and former CEO of a major technology company known for its enterprise software products.

• Larry Ellison

  Larry Ellison is an American businessman and co-founder of Oracle Corporation.

• David Nicholson

  British member of parliament, elected at the general election on 6/11/1987.

• Millard Drexler

  Former CEO of J.Crew and Gap Inc.

• Brewster McCloud

  Brewster McCloud is a fictional character from the film 'Brewster McCloud' directed by Robert Altman.

• Mickey Drexler

  Former CEO of J.Crew and Gap Inc.

• Jean-Bernard Pommier

  French pianist and conductor.

• Rexhep Meidani
• Gabriele Schaal
• Baby Huey
• Bobby Murdoch
• Carlos Heriberto Astudillo

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

• Robert De Niro

  American actor, director, and businessman.

• Sean Penn

  American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

• Donnie Wahlberg

  American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

• Yû Aoi

  Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

• Austin Butler

  Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

• Belinda Carlisle

  American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

• Maureen O'Hara

  An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

• Brady Corbet

  Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

• Helen McCrory

  British actress (b. 1968).

• Julian Fellowes

  English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1944?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 17, 1944.

Famous people died on August 17, 1944:

• Felice Cordero di Pamparato
• Luigi Pierobon
• Francisco Ponzán Vidal
• Cataldo Presicci
• Clemente Lampioni
• Paul Wormser
• Flavio Busonera
• Robert Frazer
• Eugénio de Castro

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

• Billy Murray

  Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

• Pearl Bailey

  American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

• Vivian Vance

  Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

• Yvonne Craig

  Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

• Richard Barthelmess

  Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

• Draydon Carter

  Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

• Pandit Jasraj

  Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• Odai Barakat

  Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

• Liviya Gershwin

  Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.

• Azaylea Frost

  Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

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Holidays on August 17, 1944:

• Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
• Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes

August 17, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1944 was Eager Beaver by Stan Kenton, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 17, 1944: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Stan Kenton - Eager Beaver