What happened on Friday January 14, 1944?

Here's what happened on January 14, 1944:

• Soviet Leningrad–Novgorod Offensive Begins The Soviet military launched the Leningrad–Novgorod Offensive, which was the first of Stalin's strategic 'ten blows' during World War II. This significant military operation targeted the northern sector of the Eastern Front, specifically focusing on the Krasnoye Selo–Ropsha region, marking a critical moment in the Soviet counteroffensive against Nazi German forces.
• Polish Home Army Reestablishes 27th Infantry Division The 27th Polish Home Army Infantry Division was re-created, signaling the commencement of Operation Tempest, a significant resistance operation by the Polish underground military against Nazi occupation during World War II.
• San Juan Earthquake Disaster A catastrophic earthquake struck San Juan, Argentina, resulting in approximately 10,000 fatalities, marking the most devastating natural disaster in Argentina's recorded history. The massive seismic event caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life.
• Japanese Destroyer Sazanami Sunk During World War II's Pacific Theater, the Japanese destroyer Sazanami was torpedoed and sunk by the USS Albacore submarine southeast of Yap, contributing to the Allied naval campaign against Japanese maritime forces.
• Birth of Marjoe Gortner Marjoe Gortner was born, who would later become a notable American evangelist and actor known for his unique career trajectory from child preacher to documentary subject and film performer.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jan. 14, 1944

Newspapers from Jan. 14, 1944

January 14, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 14th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1944 can also be written as 1/14/1944 in the US and as 14/1/1944 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1944 in January 1944 calendar

Famous people born on January 14, 1944:

• Nina Totenberg

  A renowned legal affairs correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), known for her in-depth and insightful reporting on legal and...

• Marjoe Gortner

  A unique American personality who began as a child evangelist and later transitioned to acting, famously documenting his own journey in the...

• Peter Fechter
• Romualdo Luzi

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on January 14th

Famous people died on January 14, 1944:

• Mehmet Emin Yurdakul

  Turkish author and politician (b. 1869).

• Settimio Garavini
• Emin Yurdakul Mehmed
• Yuhi V del Ruanda

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on January 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 1944 was How Sweet You Are by Kay Armen, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

1. Kay Armen - How Sweet You Are
2. Harry James & His Orchestra - Cherry
3. Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Besame Mucho

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 14, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 11:16 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 14, 1944

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Someone born on January 14, 1944 is:

81 years 3 months old,

or 975 months and 9 days old,

or 4240 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29685 days old,

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

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 14th 2026.

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

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

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