What happened on Tuesday September 12, 1944?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1944:

• US Army Enters Germany US Army troops crossed into Germany for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the European Theater of World War II.
• Capture of Le Havre Canadian and U.S. forces captured the strategic port of Le Havre, with approximately 12,000 German troops surrendering to the First Canadian Army.
• Romania's Armistice with Allies Romania signed a pivotal armistice with the Allies in Moscow, agreeing to provide twelve divisions to fight Germany, supply goods and raw materials to the USSR, ban fascist organizations, repeal anti-Jewish laws, and revert to 1940 borders. The Soviet Union gained control of Bessarabia and northern Bukovina.
• Second Quebec Conference Begins The Second Quebec Conference commenced in Quebec City, Canada, where Allied leaders would discuss war strategy and post-war planning.
• Liberation of Serbia Continues During World War II, the ongoing liberation of Serbia from Nazi Germany and Chetnik forces progresses, with the town of Bajina Bašta in western Serbia being freed from occupation.
• French Invasion Forces Link Up During World War II, Northern and Southern France invasion forces successfully linked up near the city of Dijon, consolidating Allied control.
• Netherlands Liberation The Dutch towns of Noorbeek and Mheer were liberated from Nazi occupation during World War II.
• Leonard Peltier Birth Leonard Peltier, a prominent Native American activist and member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), was born. He would later become a controversial figure in indigenous rights advocacy and criminal justice.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1944

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1944

September 12, 1944 was a Tuesday and it was the 256th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1944 can also be written as 9/12/1944 in the US and as 12/9/1944 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1944 in September 1944 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1944:

• Barry White

  Renowned American soul and R&B singer famous for his deep, romantic baritone voice and influential music in the 1970s.

• Vladimir Spivakov

  Prominent Russian violinist and conductor known for his exceptional musical skills and leadership of the Moscow Virtuosi chamber orchestra.

• Leonard Peltier

  Native American activist and member of the American Indian Movement, convicted of murdering FBI agents in a controversial case involving...

• Élisabeth Roudinesco

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1944:

• Alberto Alessio
• Wilhelm Crisolli
• Costante Lussana
• William Stickney

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1944 was And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine by Stan Kenton & His Orchestra (Vocal Anita O'Day), according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

1. Stan Kenton & His Orchestra (Vocal Anita O'Day) - And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine
2. Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes - It Had To Be You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 05:28 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1944

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Someone born on September 12, 1944 is:

80 years 7 months old,

or 967 months and 11 days old,

or 4206 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29443 days old,

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

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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