What happened on Wednesday August 16, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1944:

• Operation Dragoon Begins A joint Franco-American amphibious force launched Operation Dragoon, landing on the French Riviera. This strategic operation opened a second front in Southern France, further pressuring German defensive lines and accelerating the liberation of France.
• Hitler Acknowledges Defeat in Normandy In a significant admission of strategic failure, Adolf Hitler granted permission for German forces to withdraw from Normandy, recognizing the increasingly untenable position of German troops against the Allied advance.
• First Jet with Forward-Swept Wings Takes Flight The Junkers Ju 287, a groundbreaking experimental aircraft, completed its inaugural flight, marking a significant milestone in aviation technology. This unique aircraft featured forward-swept wings, an innovative design that challenged conventional aerodynamic principles and represented Germany's advanced aerospace engineering during World War II.
• Canadian Division Occupies Falaise The 2nd Canadian Division successfully occupied Falaise, Normandy, playing a crucial role in the Allied advance following the D-Day landings. This occupation was part of the critical Falaise Pocket operation, which would soon trap and decimate significant German military forces.
• Battle of Studzianki Concludes The Battle of Studzianki ended with a decisive victory for Soviet and Polish forces, representing another significant engagement on the Eastern Front during World War II and highlighting the collaborative efforts of Soviet and Polish military units.
• Liberation of Chartres The city of Chartres, an important strategic location in Normandy, was liberated by Allied forces during the ongoing campaign to free France from Nazi occupation. This event was part of the broader Operation Overlord and represented another significant step towards the eventual defeat of German forces in Western Europe.
• US 15th Army Corps Advances The US 15th Army Corps reached the Eure region and successfully surrounded the town of Dreux, continuing the Allied push across France and gradually dismantling German defensive positions.
• Dutch Diplomatic Outreach Representatives of the Netherlands initiated diplomatic contact with the Vatican through their London-based government-in-exile, demonstrating continued diplomatic efforts during the wartime period and maintaining international connections despite German occupation.

Events in 1944

August 16, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1944

August 16, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1944 can also be written as 8/16/1944 in the US and as 16/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1944:

• Vittorio Zucconi

  Prominent Italian journalist and media personality, known for his significant contributions to print media and television production,...

• Moustique (singer)
• James Michel
• Kevin Ayers

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1944:

• Tadeusz Gajcy
• Gontran Hamel
• Luigi Nicolò
• Osvaldo Sebastiani

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on August 16th

August 16, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1944 was Eager Beaver by Stan Kenton, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Stan Kenton - Eager Beaver

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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August 16, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1944 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:49 am and setting at 07:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1944

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Someone born on August 16, 1944 is:

80 years 8 months old,

or 968 months and 28 days old,

or 4213 weeks

or 29491 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1944?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1944.

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