What happened on Saturday July 01, 1944?

Here's what happened on July 01, 1944:

• First Atomic Bomb Test at Trinity Site The first nuclear weapon was successfully tested at the Alamogordo Bombing and Gunnery Range in New Mexico, marking a pivotal moment in scientific and military history. This test was a critical milestone of the Manhattan Project, demonstrating the immense destructive potential of atomic technology.
• Bretton Woods Conference Begins The United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference commenced in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, with key economists Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes leading discussions that would establish the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, fundamentally reshaping global economic governance.
• German V-1 Flying Bombs Strike London Over 2,500 civilians were killed in London and southeastern England during a devastating German V-1 flying bomb attack, escalating the civilian casualties of World War II and demonstrating the brutal nature of aerial warfare.
• Eisenhower Visits Normandy Front General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, visited the front lines in Normandy, boosting troop morale and personally assessing the progress of the Allied invasion following D-Day.
• Stauffenberg's Military Promotion Claus von Stauffenberg was promoted to the rank of Colonel, a significant milestone for the German officer who would later become famous for his attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler in the July 20 plot.
• Von Rundstedt's Frustration with German Leadership Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt expressed frustration with German High Command, reportedly telling Wilhelm Keitel to 'sign peace', reflecting the growing disillusionment among senior German military leadership during the deteriorating war situation.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jul. 01, 1944

Newspapers from Jul. 01, 1944

July 01, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1944 can also be written as 7/1/1944 in the US and as 1/7/1944 in UK and Europe.

July 01, 1944 in July 1944 calendar

Famous people born on July 01, 1944:

• Salgueiro Maia

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on July 1st

Famous people died on July 01, 1944:

• Tanya Savicheva

  A young girl who documented the horrific siege of Leningrad during World War II through her poignant diary, symbolizing the immense...

• Carl Mayer

  Actor (dreaming lips.

• Giuseppe Gherardelli
• Gisberto Vecchi

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on July 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 01, 1944! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on July 01, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 01, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 02:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1944.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in July 1944

Your place in the Universe on July 01, 1944

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on July 01, 1944 is:

80 years 10 months old,

or 970 months and 13 days old,

or 4219 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29537 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 1st 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.