What happened on Saturday December 02, 1944?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1944:

• De Gaulle-Stalin Military Alliance Negotiations Charles de Gaulle met with Josef Stalin in Moscow over a nine-day period, signing a significant military alliance against Germany during World War II. This diplomatic meeting was crucial in coordinating Allied efforts and post-war strategic planning.
• US Ninth Army Captures Villages The U.S. Ninth Army captured the villages of Leiffarth and Roerdorf during World War II, advancing Allied forces' positions in the European theater.
• US 95th Infantry Division Military Operation The US 95th Infantry Division successfully occupied a strategic bridge at the Saar region during World War II, demonstrating the tactical movements of American forces in the European theater.
• German Troops Seize Betuwse Dikes German military forces captured the Betuwse dikes, a strategic geographical location in the Netherlands, as part of their ongoing military operations during World War II.
• Dutch Resistance Fighter Dies JW Ummels, a brave Dutch resistance fighter associated with the House of Saxon-Nazi resistance movement, died on this date during World War II, highlighting the personal sacrifices made by resistance members against Nazi occupation.
• Army-Navy Football Game The Army-Navy Game was held at Baltimore Municipal Stadium, with Army defeating Navy 23-7 before a crowd of 66,659. Unique wartime restrictions allowed only local residents within 8.3 miles who purchased a $25 war bond to attend. General Douglas MacArthur sent a congratulatory telegram to Army head coach Earl Blaik after the game.
• 10th Heisman Trophy Award Les(lie) Horvath from Ohio State University, a quarterback, was awarded the 10th Heisman Trophy, recognizing his outstanding performance in college football during the 1944 season.
• Death of Josef Lhvinne, Russian Pianist Josef Lhvinne, a renowned Russian classical pianist born in 1874, passed away on this date. Lhvinne was a significant figure in the classical music world, known for his exceptional pianistic skills and contributions to musical performance.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Dec. 02, 1944

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 1944

December 02, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 337th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1944 can also be written as 12/2/1944 in the US and as 2/12/1944 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1944 in December 1944 calendar

Famous people born on December 02, 1944:

• Botho Strauß

  Prominent German playwright, novelist, and essayist known for his significant contributions to contemporary German literature and theater.

• Ibrahim Rugova

  First President of Kosovo who led a peaceful resistance movement against Serbian occupation, becoming a key figure in Kosovo's independence...

• Dionysis Savvopoulos

  Influential Greek singer and songwriter who significantly contributed to modern Greek music and cultural scene.

• Cathy Lee Crosby

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on December 2nd

Famous people died on December 02, 1944:

• Eiji Sawamura

  Famous Japanese baseball player and soldier who died during World War II, known for his exceptional pitching skills and tragic early death.

• Josef Lhévinne

  Russian pianist and educator (b. 1874).

• Filippo Tommaso Marinetti

  Egyptian-italian poet and composer (b. 1876).

• Nello Buono

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on December 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 1944 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 02, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 08:06 pm and setting at 11:20 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 02, 1944

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Someone born on December 02, 1944 is:

80 years 6 months old,

or 966 months and 2 days old,

or 4200 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29404 days old,

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

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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

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

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