What happened on Tuesday August 08, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1944:

• Critical Strategic Moment in Battle of Normandy Allied forces make significant advances during the Battle of Normandy. The 2nd and 53rd Anglo-Canadian divisions attack through the Cinglais forest, while the 4th Canadian Armored Division advances along the Caen-Falaise road. General Bradley proposes a strategic encirclement maneuver to trap German forces at Falaise.
• Gestapo Raids Anne Frank's Hiding Place German authorities raid the Achterhuis (Secret Annex) at Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam, where Anne Frank and her family had been hiding from Nazi persecution, leading to their arrest and deportation to concentration camps.
• Canadian and Polish Troops Advance Allied forces, specifically Canadian and Polish troops, successfully occupy the French villages of Cramesnil, Secqueville, Cintheaux, and St-Aignan during the Normandy Campaign.
• US 15th Army Corps Captures Le Mans The United States 15th Army Corps captures the strategic city of Le Mans in northwestern France, further advancing the Allied liberation of German-occupied territories.
• Birth of Uli Derickson Uli Derickson, a notable Czech-born flight attendant who would later become known for her heroic actions, is born. She passed away in 2005, leaving a legacy of courage and service.

Events in 1944

August 08, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1944

August 08, 1944 was a Tuesday and it was the 221st day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1944 can also be written as 8/8/1944 in the US and as 8/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 1944:

• Smokey the Bear

  Iconic mascot of the United States Forest Service, promoting wildfire prevention since 1944.

• John Holmes

  Infamous adult film actor who became a cultural icon in the porn industry, later portrayed in the movie 'Boogie Nights'.

• John Renbourn

  Renowned English-Scottish guitarist and songwriter, key figure in the folk music revival of the 1960s.

• Jean-Paul Kauffmann

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 8th

Famous people died on August 08, 1944:

• Michael Wittmann

  Legendary German tank commander during World War II, known as the 'Black Baron' and one of the most successful tank commanders in history.

• Chaim Soutine

  Russian-French painter known for his expressionist works.

• Erwin von Witzleben

  Polish-german field marshal (d. 44).

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on August 8th

August 08, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1944 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 10:25 pm and setting at 11:54 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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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 1944

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Someone born on August 08, 1944 is:

80 years 9 months old,

or 969 months and 6 days old,

or 4214 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29499 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1944?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 08, 1944.

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