What happened on Monday February 14, 1944?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1944:

• Establishment of SHAEF Headquarters General Dwight D. Eisenhower established the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) in Britain, a critical command center that would coordinate the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe.
• Royal Navy Submarine Engagement in World War II During World War II, a Royal Navy submarine successfully sank a German-controlled Italian Regia Marina submarine in the strategically important Strait of Malacca, contributing to the Allied naval operations in the Pacific theater.
• Birth of Watergate Investigative Journalist Carl Bernstein Carl Bernstein, the renowned Washington Post investigative reporter who would later play a crucial role in uncovering the Watergate scandal, was born on this date.
• Anti-Japanese Revolt on Java During World War II, an anti-Japanese revolt erupted on the island of Java, demonstrating local resistance against Japanese occupation and highlighting the complex dynamics of resistance movements in Southeast Asia.
• Publication of Salmon Fishing Guide Carl Wick published 'Salmon Trolling for Commercial and Sport Fishing', a comprehensive guide providing insights into salmon fishing techniques for both commercial fishermen and recreational anglers.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1944

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1944

February 14, 1944 was a Monday and it was the 45th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1944 can also be written as 2/14/1944 in the US and as 14/2/1944 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1944 in February 1944 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1944:

• Carl Bernstein

  Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist famous for uncovering the Watergate scandal alongside Bob Woodward, which led to President...

• Alan Parker

  Renowned English film director, screenwriter, and producer who made significant contributions to cinema, passing away in 2020.

• Jacques-Alain Miller

  Influential French psychoanalyst who was a founding member of the School of the Freudian Cause and led the World Association of...

• Paul Fireman

  Prominent American business executive who was a key figure in Reebok's success, known for his significant wealth and philanthropic efforts...

• Ronnie Peterson

  Talented Swedish Formula One racing driver who tragically died young in a racing accident, leaving a significant mark in motorsport history.

• Reginaldo Rossi

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on February 14th

Famous people died on February 14, 1944:

• Giovanni Girolamo Romei Longhena

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on February 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1944 was Holiday For Strings by David Rose & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. David Rose & His Orchestra - Holiday For Strings
2. Al Trace & His Orchestra - Mairzy Doats

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1944 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 14, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 10:43 pm and setting at 11:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Mar 10, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1944

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Someone born on February 14, 1944 is:

81 years 2 months old,

or 974 months and 9 days old,

or 4236 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29654 days old,

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

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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

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

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