What happened on Thursday October 05, 1944?

Here's what happened on October 05, 1944:

• Battle of Opheusden A fierce engagement near Opheusden involving Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. A small patrol of five American soldiers was ambushed by a full SS company, with four paratroopers wounded by a grenade. Despite being significantly outnumbered, 35 American soldiers successfully held their ground against German forces, showcasing remarkable battlefield resilience.
• Women's Suffrage in France The Provisional Government of the French Republic officially grants women the right to vote, marking a significant milestone in French democratic history. This landmark decision extended full political participation to women, allowing them to vote and stand for election.
• First German Jet Fighter Shot Down Royal Canadian Air Force pilots achieve a historic moment by shooting down the first German jet fighter over France during World War II, demonstrating the advancing aerial combat technologies of the era.
• Musical Premiere in New York City Harold Arlen and E.T. Harburg's musical debuts in New York City, contributing to the vibrant wartime entertainment scene.
• Liberation of Kerkrade The Dutch town of Kerkrade is liberated during World War II, marking another step in the Allied forces' campaign to free occupied territories.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Oct. 05, 1944

Newspapers from Oct. 05, 1944

October 05, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 279th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1944 can also be written as 10/5/1944 in the US and as 5/10/1944 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1944 in October 1944 calendar

Famous people born on October 05, 1944:

• Marcel Dossogne

  Belgian actor known for his versatile performances across film, television, and theatre, contributing to the Belgian entertainment industry...

• Michael Ande

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on October 5th

Famous people died on October 05, 1944:

• Gustavo di Danimarca
• Ugo Gigliarelli Fiumi
• Jean Lavallée
• Bruno Tosarelli
• Giuseppe Ugonia

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on October 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1944 was I'll Walk Alone by Mary Martin, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

1. Mary Martin - I'll Walk Alone
2. Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes - Together

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 1944 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 05, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 11:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 02, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on October 05, 1944

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Someone born on October 05, 1944 is:

80 years 6 months old,

or 966 months and 18 days old,

or 4202 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29420 days old,

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

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

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

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

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