Saturday January 01, 1944: on this day

January 01, 1944 was the 1st day of the year 1944, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 01, 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 January 01, 1944, who was born and died on January 01, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1944, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Dream Of You (More Than You Dream I Do) by Andy Russell), movies (e.g. Candles at Nine, directed by John Harlow), TV series (e.g. Mr. Jones And His Neighbors) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1944?


January 01, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 1st day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1944 in January 1944 calendar

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January 01, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1944:

  • Us general clark replaces general george patton as commander of 7th army.
  • First feature-length foreign movie, african journey, shown on tv, new york city, new york.

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January 01, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1944 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1944 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:23 pm and setting at 12:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 1944.

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Who was born on January 01, 1944?


Famous people born on January 01, 1944:

  • Kyung Wha Lee

    Pioneer in computer science research.

  • Ravindra Khattree

    Renowned statistician known for his work in experimental design and multivariate analysis.

  • Jarry Park

    Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Meritt Ruhlen

    Renowned linguist known for his work on the classification of languages.

  • Judianne Densen-Gerber

    American activist known for her work in disability rights advocacy.

  • Abdulrahim Wardak

    Afghan politician who served as Defense Minister of Afghanistan.

  • Xiong Guangkai

    A Chinese politician who served as the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army.

  • Ramani Duraiswamy

    Ramani Duraiswamy is an Indian computer scientist known for his contributions to the field of computer architecture and parallel processing.

  • Eaton Hodgkinson

    Pioneer in computer science.

  • Trivia Markham

    Trivia Markham is a British astronomer known for her contributions to the study of exoplanets and the search for habitable worlds.

  • Dariush Shirani

    Notable physicist known for his research in theoretical physics.

  • Ammi Boueiz

    Lebanese politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Françoise Leray

    French mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry and topology.

  • Shayle Zucker

    Shayle Zucker is a mathematician who has made contributions to the field of combinatorics and graph theory.

  • Morgaine Elphinstone

    A British author known for her historical fiction and fantasy novels.

  • Idriss Jazairy

    Idriss Jazairy is an Algerian diplomat who has served in various roles at the United Nations.

  • Winsley Herr

    Winsley Herr is a physicist known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Suzy Kendall

    Suzy kendall is a british actress known for her roles in films such as 'to sir, with love' and 'the bird with the crystal plumage'.

  • Forest Mims

    Known for his work in electronics and amateur science.

  • Floyd McClung

    Floyd McClung is a journalist known for his investigative reporting.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 80 years 2 months old,

or 962 months and 28 days old,

or 4186 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29308 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1944.

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

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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

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

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January 01, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1944:

  • Charles Turner

    Australian cricketer (born 1862).

  • Edwin Lutyens

    English architect, designed the castle drogo and thiepval memorial (b. 1869).

  • Sir Edward Lutyens

    British architect who designed new delhi (born in 1869).

  • František Blažek
  • Carlo Bonacini
  • Luigi Cima
  • Vladimir Georgievič Šmidtgof

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1944 was I Dream Of You (More Than You Dream I Do) by Andy Russell, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

January 01, 1944: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Dream Of You (More Than You Dream I Do)
  2. - White Christmas
  3. - Robin Hood

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January 01, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Candles at Nine

Candles at Nine

Release year: 1944

Directed by: John Harlow

Starring: Eliot Makeham, Beatrix Lehmann, John Salew, Joss Ambler

None but the Lonely Heart

None but the Lonely Heart

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Clifford Odets

The Big Bonanza

The Big Bonanza

Release year: 1944

Directed by: George Archainbaud

Starring: Richard Arlen, Robert Livingston, Jane Frazee, George 'Gabby' Hayes

Can't Help Singing

Can't Help Singing

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Frank Ryan

Starring: Deanna Durbin, Robert Paige, Akim Tamiroff, David Bruce

The Whispering Skull

The Whispering Skull

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Elmer Clifton

Starring: Tex Ritter, Dave O'Brien, Guy Wilkerson, Denny Burke

January 01, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:

Mr. Jones and His Neighbors

Mr. Jones and His Neighbors

Release year: 1944

Starring: Yul Brynner

Country: United States of America

Will You Remember?

Will You Remember?

Release year: 1944

Starring: Vera Massey

Country: United States of America

At Home

At Home

Release year: 1944

Starring: Patquita Anderson

Country: United States of America

The World in Your Home

The World in Your Home

Release year: 1944

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on January 01, 1944?

On January 01, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1944?

On January 01, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1944?

On January 01, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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 January 1944?

January 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1944 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 1, 1944