Sunday December 17, 1944: on this day

December 17, 1944 was the 352nd day of the year 1944, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 17, 1944, who was born and died on December 17, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1944, which were the most popular songs (ex. White Christmas by Bing Crosby), movies (e.g. The Suspect, directed by Robert Siodmak), TV series (e.g. The World In Your Home) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 17, 1944?


December 17, 1944 was a Sunday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1944 can also be written as 12/17/1944 in the US and as 17/12/1944 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1944 in December 1944 calendar

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December 17, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1944:

  • Japanese-americans released from detention camps
  • M-ocean view streetcar resumes service and is extended to market st
  • Us destroyers sink in storm off philippines, 790 killed
  • Us army announces end of excluding japanese-americans from west coast; japanese-americans are released from detention camps.
  • Green bay packers win nfl championship.
  • Wwii: german troops carry out the malmedy massacre.
  • World war ii: battle of the bulge: malmedy massacre: american 285th field artillery observation battalion pows are shot by waffen-ss kampfgruppe joachim peiper.

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December 17, 1944: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Green Bay Packers - New York Giants : 14 - 7
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December 17, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1944 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 10:00 am and setting at 08:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1944.

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Who was born on December 17, 1944?


Famous people born on December 17, 1944:

  • Bernard Hill
    Bernard Hill

    English actor.

  • Priscilla Jana

    Priscilla Jana was a South African journalist and human rights lawyer.

  • Jack L. Chalker

    American author and educator (d. 2005).

  • Carlo M. Croce

    Italian-american oncologist and academic.

  • Billy Bridge

    French singer/songwriter, who was featured in the english movie "just for fun", (1963).

  • Ference Bene

    Hungary -- 12 soccer goals are a record (1964 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Jack L[aurence] Chalker

    United states -- sci fi author (saga of well world).

  • Rebecca Manning

    American notes, she is the.

  • Timo Mukka

    Swedish-finnish author (d. 1973).

  • Rebecca Welles
  • Patrick Ollier
  • Enrique Porta
  • Sergio Rossetti
  • Gian Mario Selis

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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


You are 79 years 3 months old,

or 951 months and 11 days old,

or 4136 weeks and 4 days old,

or 28956 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 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 December 17, 1944?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 17, 1944:

  • Cayley Robinson

    Cayley Robinson was a British artist known for his illustrations and paintings.

  • Pieter A Roodenburgh

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  • Vassily V Kandinsky

    Russian, german, or french painter.

  • Robert Nichols
  • Gabriella Degli Esposti
  • Anna Tutsek
  • Carlos Concha Cárdenas

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 17th

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December 17, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1944 was White Christmas by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - White Christmas

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

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

The Suspect

The Suspect

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Robert Siodmak

Starring: Charles Laughton, Ella Raines, Dean Harens, Stanley Ridges

Music for Millions

Music for Millions

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Henry Koster

Starring: Margaret O'Brien, José Iturbi, June Allyson, Jimmy Durante

Experiment Perilous

Experiment Perilous

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Hedy Lamarr, George Brent, Paul Lukas, Albert Dekker

The Mummy's Curse

The Mummy's Curse

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Leslie Goodwins

Starring: Lon Chaney Jr., Peter Coe, Virginia Christine, Kay Harding

Dangerous Passage

Dangerous Passage

Release year: 1944

Directed by: William Berke

Starring: Robert Lowery, Phyllis Brooks, Charles Arnt, Jack La Rue

December 17, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:

The World in Your Home

The World in Your Home

Release year: 1944

Country: United States of America

Gillette Cavalcade of Sports

Gillette Cavalcade of Sports

Release year: 1944

Starring: Don Dunphy, Bill Corum, Ruby Goldstein, Jersey Joe Walcott

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1944?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1944?

On December 17, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 1944?

December 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1944 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 17, 1944