What happened on Monday August 07, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1944:

• July 20th Plot Trial Begins in Berlin The trial for the July 20th Plot, a significant assassination attempt against Adolf Hitler, commenced in Berlin under the leadership of Roland Freisler, a notorious Nazi judge known for his harsh sentencing.
• Operation Lüttich: German Offensive in Normandy On the night of August 6-7, 1944, the Germans launched their final major offensive in Normandy, Operation Lüttich. 145 German tanks attacked American positions east of Mortain shortly after midnight. However, American fighter-bombers effectively countered the attack by midday, destroying nearly 60 tanks. The strategic objective was to split the 1st US Army into two zones along a line connecting Mortain and Avranches.
• IBM Introduces Harvard Mark I Computer IBM dedicated the first program-controlled calculator, the Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator, more commonly known as the Harvard Mark I. This groundbreaking machine represented a significant milestone in the development of modern computing technology.
• German Counter-Attack at Avranches Fails German forces attempted a counter-attack near Avranches, which was ultimately unsuccessful, further weakening the German defensive capabilities in Normandy.
• US 3rd Army Approaches Brest The US 3rd Army advanced to the suburbs of Brest in Brittany, marking a significant progression in the Allied campaign to liberate France.
• American Forces Encounter Strong German Defenses in Brest American forces entered Brittany and reached the outer defensive lines of Brest, discovering formidable German fortifications. Over the next two weeks, American forces gradually encircled the city while the Germans continued to strengthen their defensive positions.
• Canadian and Polish Forces Coordinate Offensive Canadian and Polish military units demonstrated total cooperation in their offensive operations, highlighting the Allied forces' collaborative strategy during the Normandy campaign.
• Anton de Kom Arrested Anton de Kom, a prominent Surinamese resistance fighter and anti-colonial activist, was arrested by local resistance fighters, marking a significant moment in the regional resistance movement.

Events in 1944

August 07, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1944

August 07, 1944 was a Monday and it was the 220th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1944 can also be written as 8/7/1944 in the US and as 7/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1944:

• John Glover

  Accomplished American actor known for his versatile roles in theater, film, and television, with a career spanning several decades.

• Robert Mueller

  Prominent American lawyer and law enforcement official who served as FBI Director during the critical period of the 9/11 terrorist attacks,...

• Ferruccio Fazio
• David Rasche
• Silvia Arzuffi

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1944:

• Horst Ademeit
• Agustín Barrios
• Maurycy Trybulski
• Şehzade Ahmed Nuri

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1944 was How Many Hearts Have You Broken by Three Suns, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Three Suns - How Many Hearts Have You Broken
2. Frank Sinatra - I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night
3. Dinah Shore - I'll Walk Alone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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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.

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August 07, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1944 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 10:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1944.

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Someone born on August 07, 1944 is:

80 years 8 months old,

or 968 months and 26 days old,

or 4212 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29489 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1944?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 07, 1944.

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