What happened on Friday December 01, 1944?

Here's what happened on December 01, 1944:

• Thiaroye Massacre in Senegal A tragic and brutal event occurred near Dakar, French Senegal, where French Army forces massacred French West African soldiers (Tirailleurs Sénégalais). These were veterans of the 1940 Battle of France who had been recently liberated from European prison camps. After being repatriated to West Africa, they mutinied against poor treatment, unpaid wages, and harsh conditions at the Thiaroye military camp. The massacre resulted in the deaths of between 35 and 300 African soldiers, representing a dark chapter of colonial military history.
• Edward Stettinius Jr. Becomes Secretary of State Edward Stettinius Jr. was appointed as the last United States Secretary of State during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration, marking a significant transition in diplomatic leadership during the final stages of World War II.
• Mail Routing Resumes in Free South Netherlands Postal services were restored in the liberated southern regions of the Netherlands, signaling a gradual return to normalcy during the later stages of World War II and the ongoing liberation of Dutch territories.

Events in 1944

December 01, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 01, 1944

Newspapers from Dec. 01, 1944

December 01, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 336th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1944 can also be written as 12/1/1944 in the US and as 1/12/1944 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1944 in December 1944 calendar

Famous people born on December 01, 1944:

• John Densmore

  Legendary drummer of the iconic rock band The Doors, known for his innovative percussion style and significant contribution to the band's...

• Tahar Ben Jelloun

  Prominent Moroccan writer who writes in French, known for his significant contributions to literature and cultural discourse.

• Pierre Arditi

  Renowned French actor from a family of performers, known for his work in theater and cinema.

• Daniel Pennac

  French writer and teacher of Corsican heritage, recognized for his literary work and educational contributions.

• Eric Bloom

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known as a member of the rock band Blue Öyster Cult.

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on December 1st

Famous people died on December 01, 1944:

• Giambattista Mancuso

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on December 1st

December 01, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1944 was Wish You Were Waiting For Me by Ginny Simms, according to the music chart for the week November 27th and December 3rd.

1. Ginny Simms - Wish You Were Waiting For Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

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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 01, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 01, 1944 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:11 pm and setting at 10:28 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 01, 1944

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Someone born on December 01, 1944 is:

80 years 5 months old,

or 965 months and 12 days old,

or 4197 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29383 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1944?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 01, 1944.

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