What happened on Tuesday May 09, 1944?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1944:

• Soviet Liberation of Crimea In a significant World War II campaign, Soviet troops successfully recaptured Sevastopol, a strategic city in Crimea, driving out German forces and marking a crucial turning point on the Eastern Front.
• First Eye Bank Established A groundbreaking medical innovation occurs as the first eye bank opens in New York City, marking a significant advancement in medical tissue preservation and transplantation techniques.
• Jimmie Davis Becomes Louisiana Governor Country singer Jimmie Davis is elected Governor of Louisiana, becoming one of the few musicians to successfully transition into political leadership during this era.
• Dutch Resistance Fighter Arrested Gerard Musch, a brave Dutch resistance fighter, is arrested by Nazi occupying forces during World War II, highlighting the dangerous resistance movement in the Netherlands.
• Joe McCarthy Returns to Yankees Joe McCarthy, the renowned baseball manager, returns to lead the New York Yankees after recovering from an illness, continuing his legendary coaching career.

Events in 1944

May 09, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 09, 1944

Newspapers from May. 09, 1944

May 09, 1944 was a Tuesday and it was the 130th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1944 can also be written as 5/9/1944 in the US and as 9/5/1944 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1944 in May 1944 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1944:

• Richie Furay

  Richie Furay is a prominent American rock musician who was a founding member of influential bands Buffalo Springfield and Poco, later...

• Christian de Portzamparc

  Christian de Portzamparc is a renowned French architect celebrated for his innovative architectural designs, including the iconic LVMH Tower...

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1944:

• Han Yong-un

  Korean poet and social reformer (b. 1879).

• Pietro Capuzi
• Venanzio Gabriotti
• Totò Majorana

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on May 9th

May 09, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1944 was I'll Walk Alone by Louis Prima, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Louis Prima - I'll Walk Alone
2. Jo Stafford - Long Ago (And Far Away)
3. Ella Mae Morse - Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet
4. Bing Crosby - Swinging On A Star

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 09, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 1944 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 May 09, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 07:33 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on May 09, 1944

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Someone born on May 09, 1944 is:

80 years 11 months old,

or 971 months and 24 days old,

or 4225 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29579 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1944?

There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 09, 1944.

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