What happened on Sunday March 12, 1944?

Here's what happened on March 12, 1944:

• Battle of Monte Cassino: Allied Bombing of Monastery In a critical World War II engagement, Allied aircraft bombed the German-held monastery at Monte Cassino, initiating a crucial assault that would become one of the most challenging battles of the Italian Campaign.
• French Resistance Approves Resistance Programme The National Council of the French Resistance formally approved its comprehensive resistance programme, outlining strategic goals and principles for combating Nazi occupation and planning post-war reconstruction.
• Creation of Political Committee of National Liberation in Greece During World War II, the Political Committee of National Liberation was established in Greece, representing a significant moment in the country's resistance against Axis occupation and laying groundwork for post-war political reorganization.
• Sweden Abolishes Anti-Homosexuality Law Sweden repealed the 1864 law criminalizing homosexuality, marking a progressive legal milestone in LGBTQ+ rights and social acceptance during a period of significant societal transformation.
• Pope's Appeal to Spare Rome Pope Pius XII made a humanitarian plea to belligerent powers, requesting that the historic city of Rome be spared from the destruction of World War II fighting.

Events in 1944

March 12, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1944

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1944

March 12, 1944 was a Sunday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1944 can also be written as 3/12/1944 in the US and as 12/3/1944 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1944 in March 1944 calendar

Famous people died on March 12, 1944:

• Romolo Murri
• Silvio Trentin

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on March 12th

March 12, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1944 was San Fernando Valley by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.

1. Bing Crosby - San Fernando Valley
2. Ella Fitzgerald & Ink Spots - Cow-Cow Boogie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 12, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 12, 1944 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 March 12, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:36 pm and setting at 09:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 10, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Apr 08, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on March 12, 1944

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Someone born on March 12, 1944 is:

81 years 1 month old,

or 973 months and 11 days old,

or 4232 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29627 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 12, 1944?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 12, 1944.

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