Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 1944 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for August 04, 1944What happened on Friday, August 4, 1944?
About August 4th, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 4, 1944, Carl Gustav Emil Mannerheim was elected as the President of Finland. His leadership was pivotal during World War II, particularly in navigating Finland's complex relationship with Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
- Day of the week: August 4th, 1944 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Time Waits For No One by Helen Forrest
- Popular movie: Jamboree directed by Joseph Santley
More about August 4th, 1944? See below for more news and curiosities on August 4th, 1944.
A meaningful gift for someone born on August 4, 1944
Turn 1944 into a personalized nostalgia gift
The personalized 1944 nostalgia year poster is a beautifully researched snapshot of the books, songs and movies that shaped 1944.
- Best-selling books from 1944
- Popular songs from 1944
- Popular movies from 1944
$9.90 · Personalized digital poster delivered instantly by email
Create a 1944 year posterWant the exact date instead? Create a August 4, 1944 poster
See our satisfaction and refund policy.
Real poster exampleTable of contents
- August 04, 1944: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 04, 1944?
- Who was born on August 04, 1944?
- August 04, 1944: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1944: Number 1 song on that day
- August 04, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 04, 1944?
- Back in 1944
August 04, 1944: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 04, 1944:
- Mannerheim elected president of Finland On August 4, 1944, Carl Gustav Emil Mannerheim was elected as the President of Finland. His leadership was pivotal during World War II, particularly in navigating Finland's complex relationship with Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. source: britannica.com
- Gestapo discovers Anne Frank's hiding place On August 4, 1944, the Gestapo raided the secret annex where Anne Frank and her family were hiding in Amsterdam. This led to their arrest and eventual deportation to concentration camps. The discovery of her diary later became a significant historical document. source: ushmm.org
- Cowra Prisoner of War Camp breakout On August 4, 1944, a mass breakout occurred at the Cowra Prisoner of War Camp in Australia, involving over 1,000 Japanese prisoners. The event resulted in a violent confrontation, leading to numerous casualties among both prisoners and guards. source: awm.gov.au
- German Retreat from Florence German forces retreated from Florence, strategically destroying the city's medieval bridges overnight to divide the city, with only the historic Ponte Vecchio being spared. This action was part of the broader Italian campaign during World War II.
- German Submarine U-671 Sunk The German submarine U-671 was sunk by British warships in the English Channel, contributing to the ongoing naval warfare of World War II.
August 04, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1944
Looking for other vintage memories?Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was August 04, 1944?
August 04, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 217th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1944 can also be written as 8/4/1944 in the US and as 4/8/1944 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 04, 1944?
Famous people born on August 04, 1944:
![Richard Belzer]()
Richard BelzerRichard Belzer was an American actor, comedian, and author, best known for his role as Detective John Munch on the television series 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. He was also recognized for his stand-up comedy and appearances on various talk shows. [bio]
August 04, 1944: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 04, 1944:
![Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński]()
Krzysztof Kamil BaczyńskiPolish soldier and poet (b. 1921).
![Georges Dillon-Kavanagh]()
Georges Dillon-Kavanagh
August 04, 1944: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 04, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 04, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1944 was Time Waits For No One by Helen Forrest, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
- Helen Forrest - Time Waits For No One
- Betty Hutton - It Had To Be You
August 04, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
Discover the personality of August born.
Unlock the Mysteries of August 04, 1944! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
August 04, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 04, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1944 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:32 pm and setting at 07:01 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1944.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1944
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 04, 1944?
Someone born on August 04, 1944 is:
82 years and 1 day old,
or 984 months and 1 day old,
or 4278 weeks and 5 days old,
or 29951 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 August 04, 1944?
There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 4th 2027.
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 August 04, 1944?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 04, 1944.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1944
Why 1944 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 4, 1944, a 1944 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 4, 1944 includes Mannerheim elected president of Finland, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 4, 1944 included “Time Waits For No One” by Helen Forrest, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 4, 1944 included Jamboree, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 4, 1944 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Richard Belzer, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make August 4, 1944 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1944, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to August 4, 1944.
The 1944 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to August 4, 1944.
Explore the fuller story in our 1944 history guide, or see the 1944 poster gift page. You can also compare ideas in our birth-year poster guide.
Make 1944 part of their celebration
A personalized digital nostalgia gift, ready to order for someone connected to August 4, 1944.
