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August 24, 1944 was the 237th day of the year 1944, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 24, 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 August 24, 1944, who was born and died on August 24, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1944, which were the most popular songs (ex. Till Then by Mills Brothers), movies (e.g. Arsenic and Old Lace, directed by Frank Capra), TV series (e.g. Missus Goes A-Shopping) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 24, 1944?
- August 24, 1944: What happened on that day?
- August 24, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 24, 1944?
- August 24, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 24, 1944: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 24, 1944: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 24, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 24, 1944?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1944?
- Who was the Pope on August 24, 1944?
What day of the week was August 24, 1944?
August 24, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 237th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1944 can also be written as 8/24/1944 in the US and as 24/8/1944 in UK and Europe.
August 24, 1944: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 1944:
- Gen leclercs troops open assault on paris
- Wwii:
- Liberation of paris: the allies enter paris, successfully completing operation overlord.
- Japanese attack the uss ''harder''
August 24, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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 24, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1944 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 24, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1944 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:30 am and setting at 10:45 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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Who was born on August 24, 1944?
Famous people born on August 24, 1944:
- Paulo Leminski
Brazilian poet, well-known for his wit and detached irony.
- Christine Chubbuck
Christine chubbuck was an american television news reporter known for tragically committing suicide during a live broadcast in 1974.
- Lia Van Leer
Lia Van Leer was a musician known for her contributions to Israeli culture.
- Gregory Jarvis
American captain, engineer, and astronaut (b. 1944).
- Bill Goldsworthy
Canadian-american ice hockey coach and player (d. 1996).
- Rocky Johnson
Canadian-american wrestler and trainer (d. 2020).
- Gregory B Jarvis in Detroit
Michigan, usa; astronaut (sts 25).
- Henry Braden
American politician and lawyer (d. 2013).
- Roberto Villetti
- Graziella Fumagalli
- Giovanni Sabbatucci
Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:
![Dave Chappelle]()
Dave ChappelleDave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.
![Rupert Grint]()
Rupert GrintRupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.
![Chad Michael Murray]()
Chad Michael MurrayChad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...
![Paulo Coelho]()
Paulo CoelhoBrazilian esoteric author.
![Stephen Fry]()
Stephen FryBritish actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.
![Martha Higareda]()
Martha HigaredaMartha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.
![Anne Archer]()
Anne ArcherAmerican actress.
![Marlee Matlin]()
Marlee MatlinAmerican actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...
![Pia Degermark]()
Pia DegermarkSwedish actress.
![Takashi Miike]()
Takashi MiikeJapanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.
August 24, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 79 years 7 months old,
or 955 months and 30 days old,
or 4156 weeks and 5 days old,
or 29097 days old,
if you were born on August 24, 1944.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1944?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1944?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 24, 1944.
August 24, 1944: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 1944:
- Johannes Jakobs
- Grégoire Berg
- Cora Slocomb
- Carlo Emanuele Buscaglia
What famous deaths happened on August 24th?
Famous deaths on August 24th:
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Louis Prima]()
Louis PrimaAmerican actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
![Jane Greer]()
Jane GreerAmerican singer and actress (d. 2001).
![Jay Thomas]()
Jay ThomasAmerican actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).
![Amanda Randolph]()
Amanda RandolphActress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.
- Charlie Watts
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
- Sakae Mutsu
Japanese statesman and diplomat.
- Delancey
Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.
- Muriel Siebert
Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th
August 24, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 24, 1944:
- Liberia: Flag Day
- RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
- Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
- Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
- Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
August 24, 1944: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 24, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1944 was Till Then by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 24, 1944: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mills Brothers - Till Then
- Evelyn Knight - Dance with a Dolly (With a Hole in Her Stocking)
August 24, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 24, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Arsenic and Old Lace
Release year: 1944
Directed by: Frank Capra
Starring: Cary Grant, Priscilla Lane, Raymond Massey, Jack Carson
Country: United States of America
None but the Lonely Heart
Release year: 1944
Directed by: Clifford Odets
El corsario negro
Release year: 1944
Directed by: Chano Urueta
Starring: Pedro Armendáriz, June Marlowe, María Luisa Zea, Antonio Díaz
Casanova Brown
Release year: 1944
Directed by: Sam Wood
Starring: Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright, Frank Morgan, Anita Louise
Kismet
Release year: 1944
Directed by: William Dieterle
Starring: Ronald Colman, Marlene Dietrich, James Craig, Edward Arnold
August 24, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 24, 1944 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Missus Goes A-Shopping
Release year: 1944
Starring: John Reed King, Gil Fates
Country: United States of America
Who was the US President on August 24, 1944?
On August 24, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1944?
On August 24, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 24, 1944?
On August 24, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 24th?
August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. 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 August 24th, such as:
- 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
- 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
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 August 1944?
August 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
