What happened on Wednesday October 11, 1944?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1944:

• Execution of German Intelligence Officer Baron Alexis von Roenne German Colonel Baron Alexis von Roenne was executed by Nazi authorities for treason. As the head of German military intelligence, he had strategically misled Adolf Hitler about the potential location of the Allied invasion, convincing him that the landing would occur in the Pas de Calais region of France instead of Normandy. This deception significantly contributed to the success of the D-Day landings.
• U.S. Air Force Bombing of Okinawa The U.S. Air Force conducted a bombing raid on Okinawa, a strategic island in the Pacific Theater of World War II, as part of the ongoing military campaign against Japanese forces.
• Release of Film Noir 'Laura' The iconic film noir 'Laura', directed by Otto Preminger and starring Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews, was released in New York City. The film would go on to become a classic of the genre, known for its complex narrative and stylish cinematography.
• Soviet Annexation of Tuvan People's Republic The Tuvinian People's Republic (formerly known as Tannu Tuva), a small landlocked region between Russia and Mongolia, was formally annexed by the Soviet Union. This annexation expanded Soviet territorial control and marked the end of Tuva's brief period of independence.
• Allied Bombing of Veere Sea Wall Allied forces conducted a strategic bombing operation targeting the sea wall at Veere, likely as part of ongoing military operations to weaken German coastal defenses during World War II.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Oct. 11, 1944

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1944

October 11, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 285th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1944 can also be written as 10/11/1944 in the US and as 11/10/1944 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1944 in October 1944 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1944:

• Patrick Flanagan (inventor)

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Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on October 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1944 was Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

1. Bing Crosby - Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:30 am and setting at 04:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 02, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on October 11, 1944

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Someone born on October 11, 1944 is:

80 years 6 months old,

or 966 months and 24 days old,

or 4203 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29426 days old,

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

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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

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

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