What happened on Saturday July 15, 1944?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1944:

• British Offensive in Normandy: Operation Greenline British forces, including the Scottish 15th Infantry Division, launched Operation Greenline in the Odon Valley, attempting to break through German defenses near Caen. The S.S. troops of the Hitlerjugend division fiercely defended Hill 113, creating significant resistance and making progress difficult for Commonwealth troops.
• Strategic Bombing of Ploiești Oil Fields Allied forces, including both the Royal Air Force (RAF) and United States Air Force, conducted heavy bombing raids on the strategically crucial Ploiești oil fields in Romania, targeting Germany's critical fuel supply infrastructure.
• V-1 Flying Bomb Damages Greenwich Observatory During World War II, the historic Greenwich Observatory in England was damaged by a German V-1 flying bomb, highlighting the destructive impact of these early cruise missiles on civilian infrastructure.
• Birth of Millie Jackson Millie Jackson, a notable American R&B singer, was born. She would later become known for her soulful music and provocative stage performances.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1944

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1944

July 15, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 197th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1944 can also be written as 7/15/1944 in the US and as 15/7/1944 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1944 in July 1944 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1944:

• Jan-Michael Vincent

  Jan-Michael Vincent was an American actor best known for his iconic role as helicopter pilot Stringfellow Hawke in the popular 1980s TV...

• Millie Jackson

  Millie Jackson is a renowned R&B/soul singer-songwriter and comedian known for her gold-certified albums and versatile musical style...

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on July 15th

Famous people died on July 15, 1944:

• Marie-Victorin Kirouac

  Canadian botanist and academic (b. 1885).

• Joseph Sadi-Lecointe
• Marie-Victorin
• Mikhail Mordkin
• Widgey R. Newman

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on July 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1944 was I'll Walk Alone by Martha Tilton, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Martha Tilton - I'll Walk Alone
2. Russ Morgan - Louise
3. Xavier Cugat & His Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra - Amor

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 15, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 15, 1944 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:03 am and setting at 05:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on July 15, 1944

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Someone born on July 15, 1944 is:

80 years 9 months old,

or 969 months and 29 days old,

or 4217 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29523 days old,

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

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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

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

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