What happened on Saturday January 08, 1944?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1944:

• Soviet Forces Capture Kirovohrad On January 8, 1944, Soviet troops successfully captured the city of Kirovohrad (now Kropyvnytskyi) during the Eastern Front campaign of World War II. This victory was part of the Soviet Union's strategic counteroffensive against Nazi German forces.
• German Submarine U-426 Sunk in Bay of Biscay On January 8, 1944, German submarine U-426 was sunk in the Bay of Biscay, marking another loss for the German naval forces during World War II. This event was part of the ongoing Battle of the Atlantic, a critical maritime campaign.
• Philippine Commonwealth Troops Attack Japanese Forces in Ilocos Sur During World War II, Philippine Commonwealth troops launched a strategic offensive against Japanese occupying forces in the province of Ilocos Sur, located in Northern Luzon. This military operation was part of the broader Allied efforts to liberate the Philippines from Japanese control.
• Verona Trial Begins in Italian Social Republic The Verona trial commenced on January 8, 1944, in the Italian Social Republic, a Nazi puppet state. This significant legal proceeding was likely related to political trials during the tumultuous period of World War II in Italy.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1944

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 08, 1944:

• Terry Brooks

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• Jeanne Cordelier

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on January 8th

Famous people died on January 08, 1944:

• William Kissam Vanderbilt II

  American lieutenant and sailor (b. 1878).

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on January 8th

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.

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 8th is Capricorn.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on January 08, 1944

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Someone born on January 08, 1944 is:

81 years 4 months old,

or 976 months and 6 days old,

or 4244 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29712 days old,

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

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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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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