Thursday October 12, 1944: on this day

About October 12th, 1944, in brief:

  • Historical events: German army retreats from Athens
  • Day of the week: October 12th, 1944 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Hugh Jackman, Josh Hutcherson
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral by Bing Crosby
  • Popular movie: None But the Lonely Heart directed by Clifford Odets

More about October 12th, 1944? See below for more news and curiosities on October 12th, 1944.

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What day of the week was October 12, 1944?


October 12, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 286th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1944 can also be written as 10/12/1944 in the US and as 12/10/1944 in UK and Europe.

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October 12, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 1944:

  • German army retreats from athens
  • Wwii: the allies land in athens.
  • World war ii: the axis occupation of athens comes to an end.

October 12, 1944: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 12, 1944 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:28 am and setting at 05:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 02, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1944.

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Who was born on October 12, 1944?


Famous people born on October 12, 1944:

  • Angela Rippon
    Angela Rippon

    She was a british tv reporter and one of the first female newscasters to be awarded an obe.

  • Lewis Mac

    San angelo writer.

  • Jean Rochereau

    Moroccan dancer.

  • Alain Doutey
    Alain Doutey
  • Jack Marin
  • Michael Parkes
  • Mario Pinna
  • Renzo Imbeni
  • Alex Funke
  • Malcolm Skey
  • Jorge Antequera
  • Luigi Polentes
  • Dragutin Čermak
  • Kuniya Daini
  • Joan Fraser

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

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How old is someone born on October 12, 1944?


Someone born on October 12, 1944 is:

79 years 7 months old,

or 955 months and 11 days old,

or 4154 weeks

or 29078 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 1944?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 12, 1944:

  • Alben Smith

    Alben Smith was an American politician who served as the 44th Governor of New York.

  • Giovanni Battista Gardoncini
  • Paul Palén
  • Hysen Vrioni
  • Jacques Davy
  • Walter Zironi
  • Alfredo Di Dio
  • Osvaldo Alasonatti
  • Mike Bookie
  • Ramón S. Castillo

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

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


Holidays on October 12, 1944:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 9th and October 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1944 was Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral

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

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

None But the Lonely Heart

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Clifford Odets

Starring: Cary Grant, Ethel Barrymore, Barry Fitzgerald, June Duprez

Country: United States of America

One Mysterious Night

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Chester Morris, Janis Carter, William Wright, Richard Lane

Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Gregory Ratoff

Starring: Monty Woolley, June Haver, Dick Haymes, Anthony Quinn

None but the Lonely Heart

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Clifford Odets

Laura

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Otto Preminger

Starring: Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price

Country: United States of America

October 12, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 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:

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

Missus Goes A-Shopping

Missus Goes A-Shopping

Release year: 1944

Starring: John Reed King, Gil Fates

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 12, 1944?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1944?

On October 12, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 12th?

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

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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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 October 1944?

October 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1944 calendar looked like.

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