Saturday January 08, 1944: on this day

January 08, 1944 was the 8th day of the year 1944, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 08, 1944 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 08, 1944, who was born and died on January 08, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1944, which were the most popular songs (ex. Victory Polka by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters), movies (e.g. Lifeboat, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Voice Of Firestone Televues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1944?


January 08, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 8th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1944 can also be written as 1/8/1944 in the US and as 8/1/1944 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1944 in January 1944 calendar

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January 08, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1944:

  • Wwii: philippine commonwealth troops enter the province of ilocos sur in northern luzon and attack japanese forces.

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January 08, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 08, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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January 08, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1944 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:32 pm and setting at 07:31 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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Who was born on January 08, 1944?


Famous people born on January 08, 1944:

  • Terry Brooks

    Terry Brooks is an American author best known for his Shannara series of fantasy novels.

  • Jeanne Cordelier

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 80 years 2 months old,

or 962 months and 21 days old,

or 4185 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29301 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 1944.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

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

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

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January 08, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1944:

  • William Kissam Vanderbilt II

    American lieutenant and sailor (b. 1878).

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

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January 08, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1944:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 3rd and January 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1944 was Victory Polka by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 08, 1944: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Victory Polka
  2. - The Dreamer
  3. - Star Eyes
  4. - My Ideal
  5. - Speak Low (When You Speak, Love)

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January 08, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lifeboat

Lifeboat

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Tallulah Bankhead, John Hodiak, Walter Slezak, William Bendix

Country: United States of America

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Turhan Bey, Andy Devine

Country: United States of America

Timber Queen

Timber Queen

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Frank McDonald

Starring: Richard Arlen, Mary Beth Hughes, June Havoc, Sheldon Leonard

None but the Lonely Heart

None but the Lonely Heart

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Clifford Odets

Son of Dracula

Son of Dracula

Release year: 1943

Directed by: Robert Siodmak

Starring: Lon Chaney Jr., Robert Paige, Louise Allbritton, Evelyn Ankers

January 08, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 1944 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Voice of Firestone Televues

Voice of Firestone Televues

Release year: 1943

Country: United States of America

Noveltoon

Noveltoon

Release year: 1943

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Who was the US President on January 08, 1944?

On January 08, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1944?

On January 08, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1944?

On January 08, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Find out more about January 8th

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What happened in 1944?

1944 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ralph Bunche appointed 1st Negro official in US State Department
  • Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum / Wolchow
  • General Eisenhower arrives in England

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What was the calendar for January 1944?

January 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1944 calendar looked like.

Saturday January 8, 1944