What happened on Wednesday May 10, 1944?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1944:

• Smith v. Allwright Supreme Court Decision The United States Supreme Court ruled in Smith v. Allwright that racial discrimination in primary elections is unconstitutional, striking down 'white primary' practices that systematically excluded African Americans from voting. This landmark civil rights decision was a critical step towards ensuring equal voting rights for Black Americans.
• Chinese Offensive in West Yunnan During World War II, Chinese forces launched a strategic offensive in the West Yunnan region, likely aimed at disrupting Japanese military positions and protecting critical supply routes. This military operation was part of China's broader resistance against Japanese occupation.
• Birth of Abdul Kadir Abdul Kadir was born, who would later become a notable Pakistani cricket player, serving as a batsman and wicket-keeper in four Test matches between 1964 and 1965.

Events in 1944

May 10, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 10, 1944

Newspapers from May. 10, 1944

May 10, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1944 can also be written as 5/10/1944 in the US and as 10/5/1944 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1944 in May 1944 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1944:

• Jim Abrahams

  Influential American filmmaker known for comedy, co-founder of Kentucky Fried Theatre with David and Jerry Zucker.

• Marie-France Pisier

  Renowned French actress and director born in Vietnam, from a prominent intellectual family.

• Judith McNaught

  Bestselling romance novelist known for her compelling historical and contemporary romance novels.

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1944:

• Helmut Rosenbaum

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on May 10th

May 10, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 1944 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 08:21 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 10, 1944

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Someone born on May 10, 1944 is:

80 years 11 months old,

or 971 months and 23 days old,

or 4225 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29578 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 10, 1944?

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 10, 1944.

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