Friday May 12, 1944: on this day

May 12, 1944 was the 133rd day of the year 1944, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 12, 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 May 12, 1944, who was born and died on May 12, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1944, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Walk Alone by Louis Prima), movies (e.g. Between Two Worlds, directed by Edward A. Blatt), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 1944?


May 12, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1944 can also be written as 5/12/1944 in the US and as 12/5/1944 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1944:

  • Krim purged of nazi troops
  • 900+ 8th air force bombers attack zwikau, bohlen and brnx.
  • Secret police arrest gerrit van de peat in the netherlands.
  • Wwii: soviet troops finalize the liberation of the crimea.

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May 12, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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May 12, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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May 12, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 1944 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 May 12, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 11:32 pm and setting at 10:17 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1944.

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Who was born on May 12, 1944?


Famous people born on May 12, 1944:

  • Chris Patten

    28th governor of hong kong, english politician and academic.

  • Eva Demski

    Eva demski is a german writer known for her novels and essays that explore themes of identity, memory, and history.

  • Emunah Bergman

    Renowned poet whose works explore themes of love and nature.

  • Keith Kellogg

    Public servant.

  • Wlademir Zabaleta

    Venezuelain painter.

  • Włodzimierz Trams
  • Carl Rodwell
  • Carlos Pellicer Vázquez
  • William Horwood
  • Ion Baciu
  • Robert Bigelow
  • Fritz Graf
  • Sara Kestelman
  • James Purify

Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 79 years 10 months old,

or 958 months and 17 days old,

or 4168 weeks

or 29176 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 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 May 12, 1944?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 12, 1944.

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May 12, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 1944:

  • Edel Quinn

    Irish missionary known for her work in Africa.

  • Max Brand

    American journalist and author (b. 1892).

  • Arthur Quiller-Couch

    English author, poet, and critic (b. 1863).

  • Giovanni Battista Antonelli
  • Harold Lowe

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 12th

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May 12, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 1944:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 1944:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 1944:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 12, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1944 was I'll Walk Alone by Louis Prima, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 12, 1944: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Walk Alone
  2. - Long Ago (And Far Away)
  3. - Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet
  4. - Swinging On A Star

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May 12, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Between Two Worlds

Between Two Worlds

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Edward A. Blatt

Starring: John Garfield, Paul Henreid, Sydney Greenstreet, Eleanor Parker

Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat

Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Phil Rosen

Starring: Sidney Toler, Joan Woodbury, Mantan Moreland, Benson Fong

None but the Lonely Heart

None but the Lonely Heart

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Clifford Odets

A Canterbury Tale

A Canterbury Tale

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Starring: Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price, John Sweet

Country: United States of America

The White Cliffs of Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Irene Dunne, Alan Marshal, Roddy McDowall, Frank Morgan

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on May 12, 1944?

On May 12, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1944?

On May 12, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 1944?

On May 12, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of May. 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 May 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

Find out more about May 12th

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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 May 1944?

May 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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