What happened on Sunday August 13, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1944:

• British 8th Army Captures Florence The British 8th Army successfully occupied Florence, Italy, marking a significant milestone in the Allied campaign to liberate the Italian peninsula from Axis control during World War II.
• Allied Generals Strategic Meeting Generals Montgomery, Dempsey, and Bradley convened to discuss the imminent breakthrough strategy during the later stages of World War II, likely planning the next phase of the Allied offensive.
• German Destruction of Anogeia, Crete During World War II, German troops began a systematic pillage and destruction of the village of Anogeia in Crete, a brutal campaign that would continue until September 5, 1944. This action was part of the Nazi occupation's retaliatory tactics against local resistance movements.
• Soviet Advance in Tartu Offensive During the Tartu Offensive, the Soviet 3rd Baltic Front successfully captured the Estonian towns of Võru and Valga, advancing against German forces.
• German Submarine U-270 Destroyed German submarine U-270 was depth charged and sunk in the Bay of Biscay by a Short Sunderland aircraft from No. 461 Squadron RAAF, contributing to the Allied naval campaign against German submarine operations.
• Battle of Ilomantsi The Battle of Ilomantsi concluded with a decisive victory for Finnish forces, representing a significant moment in the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union.
• USS Flier Submarine Sinking The American submarine USS Flier struck a mine and sank in the Balabac Strait, resulting in the loss of the vessel during World War II naval operations in the Pacific theater.
• Jackie Gleason Radio Show Premiere The Jackie Gleason and Les Tremayne radio show made its debut on NBC, marking an important moment in entertainment broadcasting history.

Events in 1944

August 13, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1944

August 13, 1944 was a Sunday and it was the 226th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1944 can also be written as 8/13/1944 in the US and as 13/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1944:

• Kevin Tighe

  American actor known for his roles in television and film, with a career spanning several decades.

• Divina Galica

  British former alpine skier and racing driver who competed in the Winter Olympics and Formula One, showcasing remarkable versatility in...

• Lajos Puskás

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1944:

• Hans Hermann Junge
• Ethel Lina White

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1944 was How Many Hearts Have You Broken by Three Suns, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Three Suns - How Many Hearts Have You Broken
2. Frank Sinatra - I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night
3. Dinah Shore - I'll Walk Alone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 13, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1944 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 August 13, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 01:21 am and setting at 05:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on August 13, 1944

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Someone born on August 13, 1944 is:

80 years 9 months old,

or 969 months and 1 day old,

or 4213 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29494 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1944?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 13, 1944.

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