What happened on Thursday December 14, 1944?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1944:

• Palawan Massacre A horrific war crime occurred in the Philippines, where 150 Allied prisoners of war were brutally murdered by Japanese forces during an air raid. This massacre represents one of the many atrocities committed during the Pacific Theater of World War II.
• US Congress Establishes Five-Star General Rank The United States Congress officially authorized the creation of the five-star General of the Army rank, a prestigious military designation to be used during World War II. This rank represented the highest military leadership position and was reserved for exceptional military commanders.
• Japanese Air Attack on Mindoro Invasion Force In a significant aerial engagement, at least 186 Japanese aircraft were deployed in an all-out attack against the American invasion force heading toward Mindoro. The operation was largely unsuccessful, with most aircraft failing to locate the American convoys and at least 46 planes being shot down.
• Nazi Labor Recruitment Operation Begins The Liese-Aktion (Labor Acquisition Action) commenced, a systematic Nazi operation aimed at forcibly recruiting labor workforce for Germany during World War II. This operation was part of the broader Nazi strategy of exploiting occupied territories for economic and military purposes.
• German Occupation Restricts Electricity in Holland German occupying forces implemented a total prohibition on civilian electricity usage in North and South Holland, further tightening their control and creating hardship for the local population during World War II.
• British Destroyer Aldenham Sunk The British escort destroyer Aldenham was sunk by a naval mine in the Adriatic Sea near Pag Island. This tragic incident marked the last Royal Navy destroyer loss during World War II, highlighting the ongoing maritime dangers even in the war's late stages.

Events in 1944

December 14, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 14, 1944

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 1944

December 14, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 349th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1944 can also be written as 12/14/1944 in the US and as 14/12/1944 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1944 in December 1944 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1944:

• Michael Glos

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on December 14th

Famous people died on December 14, 1944:

• Dante Drusiani
• Guglielmo Barbò
• Ada Biagini
• Luigi Anelli
• Guglielmo Michieli

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1944 was White Christmas by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

1. Bing Crosby - White Christmas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 14, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1944 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 December 14, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:00 am and setting at 05:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on December 14, 1944

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Someone born on December 14, 1944 is:

80 years 5 months old,

or 965 months

or 4195 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29371 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1944?

There are 214 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 14, 1944.

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