What happened on Friday September 08, 1944?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1944:

• V-2 Rocket Strikes London The first German V-2 rocket hit London, causing immediate devastation by demolishing eleven houses and killing three people. This attack represented a terrifying new dimension of aerial warfare, targeting civilian populations with unprecedented precision and speed.
• First V-2 Rocket Attacks on London and Antwerp On September 8, 1944, Nazi Germany launched its first V-2 rocket attacks against the cities of London and Antwerp, marking a significant escalation in long-range missile warfare during World War II. These rockets, developed by Wernher von Braun, represented cutting-edge military technology and caused significant civilian terror.
• Bulgaria Switches Sides in World War II On September 8, 1944, Soviet troops entered Bulgaria, prompting the Bulgarian government to declare war on Nazi Germany. This strategic shift represented a critical moment in the Eastern European theater of World War II, effectively removing Bulgaria from the Axis powers and aligning it with the Allied forces.
• Liberation of Menton On September 8, 1944, the French town of Menton was liberated from German occupation, contributing to the broader Allied advance across Western Europe during the final stages of World War II.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1944

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1944

September 08, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1944 can also be written as 9/8/1944 in the US and as 8/9/1944 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1944 in September 1944 calendar

Famous people died on September 08, 1944:

• Jan van Gilse

  At 63, composer/dutch resistance fighter, died.

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on September 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1944 was The Patty Cake Man by Ella Mae Morse, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. Ella Mae Morse - The Patty Cake Man
2. Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters - Is You Is Or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby)
3. Hildegarde - Lili Marlene
4. Artie Shaw & His Orchestra - It Had to Be You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 02:11 pm.

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

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Someone born on September 08, 1944 is:

80 years 7 months old,

or 967 months and 15 days old,

or 4206 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29447 days old,

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

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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