What happened on Wednesday August 02, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1944:

• Auschwitz-Birkenau Gypsy Family Camp Massacre SS authorities murdered the last approximately 3,000 residents of the Gypsy family camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau, a horrific act of genocide during the Holocaust.
• Massive V-1 Flying Bomb Attack on London The Germans launched an unprecedented 316 V-1 flying bombs at London, with over 100 reaching the capital. The attack caused significant damage to Tower Bridge and armament factories on the city's outskirts.
• Jewish Survivors Emerge from Kovono Ghetto Bunker Survivors of the Kovono Ghetto emerged from their hidden bunker, representing a remarkable story of resilience and survival during the Holocaust.
• World War II: Largest Trade Convoy Arrives Safely During World War II, the largest trade convoy of the world wars successfully arrived in the Western Approaches, demonstrating the critical maritime logistics and naval protection strategies of the Allied forces.
• Lublin–Brest Offensive Primary Stage Concludes The primary stage of the Lublin–Brest Offensive was successfully completed, with Soviet military forces achieving their strategic objectives.
• Turkey Breaks Diplomatic Ties with Nazi Germany Turkey officially terminated diplomatic relations with Nazi Germany, signaling a significant geopolitical shift during World War II.
• American Destroyer Escort Fiske Sunk The American destroyer escort Fiske was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by German submarine U-804, representing another tragic naval loss during World War II.
• Birth of Socialist Republic of Macedonia The establishment of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia was commemorated, marking a pivotal moment in the region's political transformation during World War II.
• First ASNOM Assembly at Prohor Pchinski Monastery The inaugural assembly of ASNOM (Anti-Fascist Assembly for the National Liberation of Macedonia) was held at the historic Prohor Pchinski monastery, a crucial event in Macedonia's resistance movement.
• Amsterdam Soccer Team's Wartime Match The Volewijckers, an Amsterdam soccer team, played a match wearing distinctive orange shirts during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II.

Events in 1944

August 02, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1944

August 02, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 215th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1944 can also be written as 8/2/1944 in the US and as 2/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1944:

• Jim Capaldi

  Renowned English musician, songwriter, and drummer for the rock band Traffic, who significantly contributed to the music scene of the 1960s...

• Naná Vasconcelos

  Legendary Brazilian percussionist and musician known for his innovative approach to berimbau and world music.

• Tony Costa

  American serial killer convicted of murdering two women in Provincetown, Massachusetts in 1969, and later linked to four additional...

• Joanna Cassidy [Caskey] in Haddonfield

  American actress known for her roles in film and television, including the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner'.

• Susan Denberg

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1944:

• Helene Hannemann
• I barone Hardinge di Penshurst Charles Hardinge

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1944 was Time Waits For No One by Helen Forrest, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Helen Forrest - Time Waits For No One
2. Betty Hutton - It Had To Be You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:50 pm and setting at 04:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1944

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Someone born on August 02, 1944 is:

80 years 9 months old,

or 969 months and 12 days old,

or 4215 weeks

or 29505 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1944?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 02, 1944.

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