What happened on Wednesday March 08, 1944?

Here's what happened on March 08, 1944:

• Massacre of Italian Civilians near Rome German authorities executed 336 Italian civilians, including Jewish residents, near Rome in a brutal act of repression. This massacre represents one of many atrocities committed by Nazi forces during their occupation of Italy.
• Battle of Imphal Begins The Battle of Imphal commenced in northeast India, a critical engagement during World War II where British and Indian forces defended against a major Japanese offensive in the Burma Campaign.
• US Resumes Bombing of Berlin United States Army Air Forces resumed strategic bombing operations against Berlin, continuing the Allied air campaign to weaken Nazi Germany's military and industrial capabilities during World War II.
• General Strike Ends in Italian Social Republic A general strike in the Italian Social Republic concluded after eight days. During the strike, German occupying forces arrested and deported approximately 1,200 workers, demonstrating the harsh repressive measures of the Nazi-controlled regime.
• British Post-War Housing Plan The British government announced an ambitious plan to construct 300,000 houses after the conclusion of World War II, signaling a commitment to addressing housing shortages and supporting post-war reconstruction.
• Pepé Romero, Spanish Guitarist Pepé Romero, a renowned Spanish classical guitarist, was born on this date. Romero would later become a significant figure in classical guitar performance and education.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Mar. 08, 1944

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 1944

March 08, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 68th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1944 can also be written as 3/8/1944 in the US and as 8/3/1944 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1944 in March 1944 calendar

Famous people born on March 08, 1944:

• Pepe Romero

  Renowned Spanish classical guitarist and member of the famous Romeros guitar quartet, known for exceptional classical guitar performances...

• Bertrand de Gallé

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on March 8th

Famous people died on March 08, 1944:

• Fredy Hirsch

  German jewish athlete who helped thousands of jewish children in the holocaust (b. 1916).

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on March 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1944 was San Fernando Valley by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Bing Crosby - San Fernando Valley
2. Ella Fitzgerald & Ink Spots - Cow-Cow Boogie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 07:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Mar 10, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 1944

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Someone born on March 08, 1944 is:

81 years 1 month old,

or 973 months and 15 days old,

or 4233 weeks

or 29631 days old,

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

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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

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

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