What happened on Saturday January 15, 1944?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1944:

• Eisenhower Takes Command of Operation Overlord General Dwight D. Eisenhower officially assumes command of Operation Overlord, the critical Allied invasion plan for liberating Western Europe from Nazi control during World War II. This strategic appointment would prove pivotal in coordinating the massive D-Day invasion.
• European Powers Plan Germany's Post-War Division The European Advisory Commission formally decides on the partition of Germany following the anticipated Allied victory, laying the groundwork for the geopolitical landscape of post-World War II Europe.
• Horrific Conditions at Vught Concentration Camp In a stark demonstration of Nazi brutality, 74 women were forcibly confined in a single cell at the Vught Concentration Camp in the Netherlands, resulting in the death of ten prisoners due to extreme overcrowding and inhumane conditions.
• San Juan Earthquake Disaster A catastrophic earthquake strikes the San Juan province in Argentina, causing massive destruction. Approximately 10,000 people were killed, and one-third of the province's population was left homeless, marking one of the most devastating natural disasters in Argentine history.
• U.S. II Corps Advances in Italian Campaign The U.S. II Corps successfully captures Monte Trecchio during the Italian Campaign, representing another strategic advance by Allied forces against Axis positions in the European theater of World War II.

Events in 1944

January 15, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1944

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1944

January 15, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 15th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1944 can also be written as 1/15/1944 in the US and as 15/1/1944 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1944 in January 1944 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1944:

• Jenny Nimmo

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Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1944:

• Zinaida Portnova
• Mario Cobianchi
• Silvio Crespi
• Giuseppe Loretz

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on January 15th

January 15, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1944 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 11:43 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 15, 1944

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Someone born on January 15, 1944 is:

81 years 3 months old,

or 975 months and 29 days old,

or 4243 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29705 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1944?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 15, 1944.

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