What happened on Thursday October 12, 1944?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1944:

• First B-29 Superfortress Arrives in Mariana Islands The first B-29 Superfortress, named *Joltin' Josie*, arrived in the Mariana Islands, piloted by Brigadier General Haywood Hansell, commander of the US XXI Bomber Command, marking a significant milestone in aerial warfare technology.
• End of Axis Occupation in Athens During World War II, the Axis occupation of Athens officially came to an end, marking a significant moment in the liberation of Greece from Axis control.
• Buffalo Soldiers Breach Gothic Line The Buffalo Soldiers of the US 92nd Infantry Division, an all-Black unit, successfully breached the Gothic Line in Italy, demonstrating exceptional military prowess during World War II.
• Chuck Yeager Becomes 'Ace in a Day' Lieutenant Chuck Yeager of the US 357th Fighter Group achieved an extraordinary feat by shooting down 5 German Me 109 fighter planes in a single engagement, earning him the prestigious 'ace in a day' status.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Oct. 12, 1944

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1944

October 12, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 286th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1944 can also be written as 10/12/1944 in the US and as 12/10/1944 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1944 in October 1944 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1944:

• Angela Rippon

  Angela Rippon is a pioneering British television journalist who became the BBC's first female news reader in 1975.

• Alain Doutey
• Jack Marin
• Alex Funke

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on October 12th

Famous people died on October 12, 1944:

• Jacques Davy
• Giovanni Battista Gardoncini
• Paul Palén
• Hysen Vrioni

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on October 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 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 12th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 1944 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:28 am and setting at 05:07 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 12, 1944

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Someone born on October 12, 1944 is:

80 years 7 months old,

or 967 months and 2 days old,

or 4204 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29434 days old,

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

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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

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

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