What happened on Saturday November 11, 1944?

Here's what happened on November 11, 1944:

• US Naval Task Force 38 Destroys Japanese Convoy US Naval Task Force 38 aircraft conducted a successful attack on a Japanese convoy heading to Luzon, sinking all four transport ships and four out of six destroyers, including the Hamanami, Naganami, Shimakaze, and Wakatsuki.
• Brazilian Fighter Group Joins US Air Force in Italy The First Brazilian Fighter Group commenced combat operations with the US Twelfth Air Force, flying P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft in the European Theater during World War II.
• Waffen SS Officer Awarded Knight's Cross Dr. Erich Gostl, a Waffen SS member, was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for extraordinary battlefield bravery during the Battle of Normandy, despite suffering severe injuries that resulted in the loss of his face and eyes.
• Music Recording Industry Labor Dispute Resolution RCA Victor and Columbia Records reached a settlement with the musicians' union, ending a two-year strike and allowing recordings to resume, marking a significant moment in the music industry's labor relations.
• New York Rangers NHL Losing Streak Record The New York Rangers set an NHL record by going 25 consecutive games without a win, with a dismal performance of zero wins, twenty-one losses, and four ties.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Nov. 11, 1944

Newspapers from Nov. 11, 1944

November 11, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 316th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

November 11, 1944 in November 1944 calendar

Famous people born on November 11, 1944:

• Kemal Sunal

  Prominent Turkish actor, comedian, and screenwriter who was a beloved figure in Turkish cinema during the 1970s and 1980s, known for his...

• Jesse Colin Young in New York

  American singer-songwriter and founding member of the folk-rock band The Youngbloods, known for the iconic song 'Get Together'.

• Keith Barish

  Influential American entrepreneur who co-founded Planet Hollywood and produced notable films like 'Sophie's Choice' and '9 1/2 Weeks'.

• Marie-France Stirbois

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on November 11th

Famous people died on November 11, 1944:

• Munir Ertegun

  Turkish diplomat (b. 1883).

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on November 11th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 11, 1944 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 11, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:13 am and setting at 04:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 31, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Nov 30, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on November 11, 1944

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Someone born on November 11, 1944 is:

80 years 5 months old,

or 965 months and 12 days old,

or 4197 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29383 days old,

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

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 11th 2025.

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

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

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