What happened on Wednesday September 13, 1944?

Here's what happened on September 13, 1944:

• Last Transport from Camp Westerbork The final transport of prisoners departed from Camp Westerbork, a notorious transit camp in the Netherlands used by the Nazis to deport Jews and other persecuted groups to concentration camps during the Holocaust.
• US 28th Infantry Division Assault on Siegfried Line The US 28th Infantry Division launched an assault on the Siegfried Line (Westwall), a critical German defensive fortification, marking a significant moment in the Allied push towards Germany.
• Soviet Capture of Warsaw's Praga Suburb The 47th Army of the 2nd Belorussian Front captured the Praga suburb of Warsaw, bringing Soviet forces closer to the city center and signaling the imminent liberation of Poland from Nazi occupation.
• Battle of Meligalas during World War II A significant internal conflict during World War II where Greek Resistance forces of the Greek People's Liberation Army (ELAS) engaged in battle against collaborationist security battalions, highlighting the complex internal struggles within Greece during the German occupation.
• Soviet Supply Drops for Warsaw Resistance Soviet aircraft began overnight supply drops to the Home Army in Warsaw, providing crucial support to the Polish resistance fighters during the Warsaw Uprising against German forces.
• Battle of Rimini in Italy The 3rd Greek Mountain Brigade, in collaboration with New Zealand armored and infantry units, initiated an attack to capture the strategic Italian city of Rimini, demonstrating the multinational nature of the Allied forces.
• US 30th Infantry Division Liberation Operation The 30th Infantry Division of the US 1st Army liberated the town of Margraten in the Netherlands, contributing to the Allied advance across Western Europe during the final stages of World War II.
• USS Warrington Sinking in Great Atlantic Hurricane The American destroyer USS Warrington was lost at sea during the Great Atlantic Hurricane, a tragic maritime incident that highlighted the dangers faced by naval forces beyond direct combat.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Sep. 13, 1944

Newspapers from Sep. 13, 1944

September 13, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 257th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 13, 1944 can also be written as 9/13/1944 in the US and as 13/9/1944 in UK and Europe.

September 13, 1944 in September 1944 calendar

Famous people born on September 13, 1944:

• Jacqueline Bisset

  Jacqueline Bisset is a renowned British actress known for her iconic roles in classic films like 'The Deep', 'Bullitt', and 'Murder on the...

• Peter Cetera

  Peter Cetera is a renowned American musician, best known as the lead singer and bassist of the iconic rock band Chicago.

• Mike Marshall (actor)

  Mike Marshall is an American actor recognized for his roles in notable television series and films like 'Twin Peaks' and 'A Few Good Men'.

• Dolly Martin

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on September 13th

Famous people died on September 13, 1944:

• Noor Inayat Khan

  Noor Inayat Khan was a courageous British spy of Indian descent who worked for the Special Operations Executive during World War II, risking...

• W. Heath Robinson

  English cartoonist (b. 1872).

• Ernesto Burzagli

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on September 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 13, 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 13th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 13, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:40 am and setting at 06:04 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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Someone born on September 13, 1944 is:

80 years 7 months old,

or 967 months and 10 days old,

or 4206 weeks

or 29442 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 13th 2025.

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

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

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