What happened on Wednesday March 15, 1944?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1944:

• First US Heavy Bomber Raid on Berlin On March 15, 1944, the United States conducted its first heavy bomber raid on Berlin. A massive force of 660 bombers was dispatched, with 69 aircraft lost during the mission, demonstrating the high-risk nature of strategic bombing campaigns during World War II.
• Allied Assault on Cassino During World War II On March 15, 1944, Allied forces launched a massive attack on the town of Cassino in Italy. The operation involved an intense bombardment lasting over eight hours, during which 1,000 tons of bombs were dropped and 190,000 shells fired. By nightfall, Allied troops had successfully captured two-thirds of the town, marking a significant breakthrough in their campaign.
• American Forces Capture Momote Airfield American military forces successfully captured the Momote airfield on Los Negros island, utilizing fire support from offshore destroyers. This strategic operation was part of the broader Pacific theater combat during World War II.
• Chi Cheng: Taiwanese Olympic Athlete Chi Cheng was a notable Taiwanese athlete, specializing in sprinting and 80-meter hurdles. He achieved international recognition by winning a bronze medal in the 1968 Olympics, representing Taiwan on the global sports stage.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Mar. 15, 1944

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1944

March 15, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 75th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1944 can also be written as 3/15/1944 in the US and as 15/3/1944 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1944 in March 1944 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1944:

• Sly Stone

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• Jacques Doillon

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• Nebahat Çehre

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• Ivan Curkovic

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1944:

• Marija Vasil'evna Oktjabr'skaja
• Otto von Below
• Josef Bělka
• Gaspero Ciacci
• Fermo Ognibene

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on March 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1944 was It's Love-Love-Love by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - It's Love-Love-Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:37 pm and setting at 10:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 10, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Apr 08, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 1944

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Someone born on March 15, 1944 is:

81 years 1 month old,

or 973 months and 28 days old,

or 4234 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29644 days old,

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

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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

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

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