What happened on Thursday January 06, 1944?

Here's what happened on January 06, 1944:

• Establishment of US Navy Task Force 58 The US Navy established Task Force 58 under Rear Admiral Marc Mitscher, comprising 6 carriers, 6 light carriers, and 700 aircraft, making it the largest naval fleet in the world at that time.
• Doolittle Takes Command of US Eighth Air Force Major General James Doolittle assumed command of the US Eighth Air Force in England, a critical leadership role in the Allied air campaign during World War II.
• Soviet Advance into Poland during World War II Soviet forces crossed the Polish border near Olevsk, marking a significant strategic movement during World War II's Eastern Front campaign.
• Birth of Rolf M. Zinkernagel, Nobel Prize Immunologist Rolf M. Zinkernagel, a distinguished Swiss immunologist who would later receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, was born on this date.
• Birth of Van McCoy, Soul Singer and Songwriter Van McCoy, an influential American soul singer and songwriter known for hit songs like "Hey Mr. DJ" and "Hustle", was born on this date.

Events in 1944

January 06, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 06, 1944

Newspapers from Jan. 06, 1944

January 06, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 6th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1944 can also be written as 1/6/1944 in the US and as 6/1/1944 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1944 in January 1944 calendar

Famous people born on January 06, 1944:

• Henry Kravis

  Co-founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

• Rolf Zinkernagel

  Renowned Swiss immunologist who won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in understanding how the immune system recognizes...

• Alan Stivell

  Renowned French musician who played a crucial role in reviving Celtic folk music, particularly through his innovative Celtic harp...

• Bonnie Franklin

  Iconic American actress best known for her groundbreaking role as Ann Romano in the popular sitcom 'One Day at a Time', which ran from 1975...

• Gabor Maté

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on January 6th

Famous people died on January 06, 1944:

• Ida Tarbell

  Ida Tarbell was an investigative journalist and author known for her pioneering work in investigative journalism, particularly her exposé on...

• Jacques Rosenbaum

  Estonian-german architect (d. 1944).

• Antonio Gismondi
• János Zichy

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on January 6th

January 06, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1944 was Victory Polka by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

1. Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters - Victory Polka
2. Kay Armen - The Dreamer
3. Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Star Eyes
4. Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra - My Ideal
5. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Speak Low (When You Speak, Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

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January 06, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 January 06, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 03:08 pm and setting at 05:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1943 while the next full moon would come on Jan 10, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 1944

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Someone born on January 06, 1944 is:

81 years 3 months old,

or 975 months and 17 days old,

or 4241 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29693 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1944?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 06, 1944.

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