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About February 29th, 1944, in brief:

  • Historical events: US troops land on Los Negros, Admirality Islands.
  • Day of the week: February 29th, 1944 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Tony Robbins, Ja Rule
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: None but the Lonely Heart directed by Clifford Odets

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What day of the week was February 29, 1944?


February 29, 1944 was a Tuesday and it was the 60th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1944 can also be written as 2/29/1944 in the US and as 29/2/1944 in UK and Europe.

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February 29, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 29, 1944:

  • Us troops land on los negros, admirality islands.
  • March
  • Wwii: the japanese launch an offensive in central and south china.
  • Austrian-born economist friedrich hayek publishes his book ''the road to serfdom'' (in london).
  • The admiralty islands are invaded in operation brewer, led by american general douglas macarthur, in world war ii.

February 29, 1944: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 29, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 29, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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February 29, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 29, 1944 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 February 29, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:08 am and setting at 01:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Mar 10, 1944.

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Who was born on February 29, 1944?


Famous people born on February 29, 1944:

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Phyllis Frelich

    Phyllis Frelich was an American actress who was the first deaf performer to win a Tony Award for her role in the Broadway production of...

  • Lennart Svedberg

    Swedish ice hockey player (d. 1972).

  • Saeed Poursamimi

    Iranian actor.

  • Steve Mingori

    American baseball player (d. 2008).

  • Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri

    Italian author and illustrator.

  • Nicholas Frayling

    English priest and academic.

  • Dennis Farina in Chicago

    Illinois, usa; actor (mike torello - crime story).

  • Phyllis Frelich in Devil's Lake

    North dakota, usa; actor ("love is never silent").

  • David Briggs

    Record producer.

  • Danielle Auroi
  • Ene Ergma
  • Gilles Bensimon
  • Josep Maria Baget Herms

Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:

  • Tony Robbins
    Tony Robbins

    Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.

  • Ja Rule
    Ja Rule

    Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.

  • Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan

    French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Antonio Sabato
    Antonio Sabato

    Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...

  • Frank Woodley
    Frank Woodley

    Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.

  • Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland

    London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").

  • Jimmy Dorsey
    Jimmy Dorsey

    Shenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show).

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How old is someone born on February 29, 1944?


Someone born on February 29, 1944 is:

80 years 3 months old,

or 963 months and 7 days old,

or 4188 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29317 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1944?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 29, 1944.

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February 29, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 29, 1944:

  • Pehr Evind Svinhufvud

    Finnish lawyer, judge and politician, 3rd president of finland (b. 1861).

  • Félix Fénéon

What famous deaths happened on February 29th?

Famous deaths on February 29th:

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Dieter Laser
    Dieter Laser

    German actor (b. 1942).

  • Joycelin Bates

    Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.

  • Dalma Döbrentei

    Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.

  • Jerome Lawrence

    American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.

  • Edith Wake

    Edith Wake was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.

  • Ramon Casas

    Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.

  • Ina Coolbrith

    Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.

  • Pat Garrett

    U.

  • Dennis Danell

    American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).

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February 29, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 29, 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

The Curse of the Cat People

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Gunther von Fritsch, Robert Wise

Starring: Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Jane Randolph, Ann Carter

Country: United States of America

Frontier Outlaws

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Frances Gladwin, Marin Sais

Arizona Whirlwind

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Robert Emmett Tansey

Starring: Ken Maynard, Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele, Ian Keith

Candlelight in Algeria

Release year: 1944

Directed by: George King

Starring: James Mason, Carla Lehmann, Raymond Lovell, Enid Stamp-Taylor

February 29, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 29, 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:

Noveltoon

Noveltoon

Release year: 1943

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Who was the US President on February 29, 1944?

On February 29, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1944?

On February 29, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 29, 1944?

On February 29, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 29th?

February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of February. 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 February 29th, such as:

  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
  • 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.

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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 February 1944?

February 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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