Saturday June 17, 1944: on this day

June 17, 1944 was the 169th day of the year 1944, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is June 17, 1944 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 17, 1944, who was born and died on June 17, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 1944, which were the most popular songs (ex. Behind Those Swinging Doors by Spike Jones), movies (e.g. The Mask of Dimitrios, directed by Jean Negulesco), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 17th, 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 17, 1944?


June 17, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 169th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1944 can also be written as 6/17/1944 in the US and as 17/6/1944 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1944 in June 1944 calendar

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June 17, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1944:

June 17, 1944: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 17, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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June 17, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:26 am and setting at 06:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1944.

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Who was born on June 17, 1944?


Famous people born on June 17, 1944:

  • Ardine Gross

    Prominent political figure known for advocating social reforms.

  • Zhanna Bichevskaya

    Russian bard singer known for her patriotic songs.

  • Ramiro Jordan

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Chris Spedding

    English singer-songwriter and guitarist (nucleus and sharks).

  • Randy Johnson

    American football player (d. 2009).

  • Bill Rafferty

    American comedian and host of a game show (d. 2012).

  • Jacotte Chollet
  • Jean-Luc Moreau (director)
  • Renzo Tosolini
  • Ed Johnson
  • Massimo Osti
  • Chucho Castillo
  • Žanna Bičevskaja
  • Jacques Pellegrin
  • Peter Giles
  • Annemie Neyts-Uyttebroeck
  • Vasilīs Psīfidīs
  • María Teresa Ramírez

Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:

  • Newt Gingrich
    Newt Gingrich

    American politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick Lamar

    Kendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.

  • Beth Moore
    Beth Moore

    Beth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.

  • Barry Manilow
    Barry Manilow

    American singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.

  • Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear

    American actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.

  • Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo

    American actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...

  • Peter Lupus
    Peter Lupus

    American actor and bodybuilder.

  • Ken Loach
    Ken Loach

    English screenwriter and producer of director producers.

  • Michael Gross
    Michael Gross

    German competitive swimmer, 201 cm (6 ft 7 inches) tall.

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June 17, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 79 years 9 months old,

or 957 months and 2 days old,

or 4161 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29130 days old,

if you were born on June 17, 1944.

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

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.

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

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

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June 17, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 17, 1944:

  • Vittorio Tassi
  • Lauri Nissinen
  • Lorenzo Adolfo Denci
  • Augusto Faccani
  • Heinz Hellmich

What famous deaths happened on June 17th?

Famous deaths on June 17th:

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Kate Smith
    Kate Smith

    American singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).

  • Pamela Britton
    Pamela Britton

    Actress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.

  • John Murray
    John Murray

    Canadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).

  • Jaquese Williams

    Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Aulden Smith

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.

  • Cevyn Thomas

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Elysian Stone

    Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.

  • Lamarco Smith

    Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.

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June 17, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 17, 1944:

  • St. Albert Chmielowski.
  • National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
  • Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.

Observances on June 17, 1944:

  • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
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June 17, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 17, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1944 was Behind Those Swinging Doors by Spike Jones, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 17, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Behind Those Swinging Doors
  2. - Arsenic And Old Lace
  3. - Straighten Up And Fly Right
  4. - She Broke My Heart In Three Places

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June 17, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 17, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Mask of Dimitrios

The Mask of Dimitrios

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, Zachary Scott, Faye Emerson

The Yellow Rose of Texas

The Yellow Rose of Texas

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Grant Withers

None but the Lonely Heart

None but the Lonely Heart

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Clifford Odets

The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald, John Laurie

Country: United States of America

Days of Glory

Days of Glory

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Gregory Peck, Tamara Toumanova, Alan Reed, Maria Palmer

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on June 17, 1944?

On June 17, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1944?

On June 17, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 17, 1944?

On June 17, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 17th?

June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.

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What happened in 1944?

1944 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ralph Bunche appointed 1st Negro official in US State Department
  • Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum / Wolchow
  • General Eisenhower arrives in England

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What was the calendar for June 1944?

June 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how June 1944 calendar looked like.

Saturday June 17, 1944