What happened on Wednesday April 05, 1944?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1944:

• Escape from Auschwitz-Birkenhau Rudolf Vrba and Alfred Wetzler made a daring escape from the Auschwitz-Birkenhau concentration camp, providing crucial first-hand testimony about the Holocaust and Nazi atrocities. Their detailed report helped expose the systematic genocide happening in the camp.
• Kleisoura Massacre During World War II, German forces executed 270 inhabitants of the Greek town of Kleisoura, representing a brutal act of wartime violence against civilian populations.
• Allied Bombing of Toulouse Aircraft Factory 140 Lancaster bombers conducted a strategic air raid targeting an aircraft manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France, as part of the Allied campaign to disrupt German industrial production during World War II.
• Birth of Dave Holland Dave Holland, future heavy metal musician and bassist for the iconic band Judas Priest, known for hits like 'Breakin' the Law', was born on this date.

Events in 1944

April 05, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1944

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1944

April 05, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 96th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1944 can also be written as 4/5/1944 in the US and as 5/4/1944 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1944 in April 1944 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1944:

• Willeke van Ammelrooy

  Dutch actress known for her roles in films like 'Cidke de Rat' and 'Antonia', prominent in the Netherlands film industry.

• Peter T. King

  American lawyer, soldier, and politician known for his significant public service and political career.

• Pedro Rosselló

  Puerto Rican physician and politician who served as the 7th Governor of Puerto Rico, significant figure in the island's political landscape.

• Evan Parker

  British musician known for his innovative and experimental musical style.

• Willy Planckaert

  Belgian road cycling racer who twice won the Tour de France green jersey, notable sprint specialist.

• Douangchay Phichit

  Laotian politician (d. 2014).

• János Martonyi

  Hungarian politician.

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on April 5th

Famous people died on April 05, 1944:

• Isolde Kurz
• Giuseppe Perotti

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1944 was I Love You by Enric Madriguera & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 3rd and April 9th.

1. Enric Madriguera & His Orchestra - I Love You
2. Pied Pipers - Mairzy Doats

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 April 05, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 04:34 pm and setting at 05:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 10, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Apr 08, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on April 05, 1944

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Someone born on April 05, 1944 is:

81 years 1 month old,

or 973 months and 9 days old,

or 4232 weeks

or 29624 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1944?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 05, 1944.

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