What happened on Friday August 11, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1944:

• Battle of Normandy: Closing the Falaise Pocket Intense combat occurred around Alençon and Argentan as Allied forces continued to tighten the encirclement of German troops. The 15th Corps of the 3rd American Army, led by General Haislip, advanced towards Argentan, covering 25 kilometers. The 2nd French Armored Division under General Leclerc besieged and subsequently liberated Alençon, engaging in street-by-street combat to eliminate German snipers. This operation was crucial in closing the Falaise Pocket, a decisive moment in the Normandy Campaign that would significantly weaken German defensive capabilities.
• Klaus Barbie Transferred to Auschwitz Klaus Barbie, the notorious Gestapo chief responsible for numerous war crimes in Lyon, France, was transferred to Auschwitz concentration camp. Barbie, known as the 'Butcher of Lyon' for his brutal persecution of the French Resistance and Jewish population, would later be tried and convicted for crimes against humanity.
• Churchill's Strategic Visit to Italy British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrived in Italy, likely to discuss ongoing military operations and strategic planning with Allied commanders in the Mediterranean theater during a critical phase of World War II.
• US Air Raid on Palembang United States military conducted an air raid on Palembang, a strategic location in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), likely targeting Japanese military infrastructure during the Pacific Theater of World War II.

Events in 1944

August 11, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1944

August 11, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1944 can also be written as 8/11/1944 in the US and as 11/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1944:

• Frederick Smith

  Visionary entrepreneur and founder of FedEx, who revolutionized global shipping and logistics with his innovative business model.

• Ian McDiarmid

  Scottish actor best known for portraying Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars film series, a critically acclaimed stage and screen performer.

• Ronald Pina

  American lawyer and Bristol County District Attorney known for prosecuting serious criminals and establishing specialized law enforcement...

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 11th

August 11, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1944 was How Many Hearts Have You Broken by Three Suns, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Three Suns - How Many Hearts Have You Broken
2. Frank Sinatra - I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night
3. Dinah Shore - I'll Walk Alone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 11, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1944 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 12:04 am and setting at 03:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on August 11, 1944

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Someone born on August 11, 1944 is:

80 years 9 months old,

or 969 months and 3 days old,

or 4213 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29496 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1944?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 11, 1944.

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