What happened on Sunday July 16, 1944?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1944:

• Japanese Launch Operation Ichi-Go in China The Japanese military launched Operation Ichi-Go, a massive military campaign involving over 600,000 troops in central China. The strategic objective was to capture areas hosting American bomber bases, representing a significant offensive in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The operation began with the Battle of Central Henan, aiming to disrupt Allied air capabilities.
• Allied Air Raids Target Ploiești Oil Fields Combined forces of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and United States Air Force conducted heavy bombing raids on the strategically crucial Ploiești oil fields in Romania. These raids were part of the Allied strategy to disrupt Axis fuel supplies and weaken Germany's military capabilities during World War II.
• Brazilian Expeditionary Force Arrives in Italy During World War II The first contingent of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force arrived in Italy, marking a significant moment in Brazil's participation in World War II. This deployment represented Brazil's commitment to the Allied war effort and its role in fighting against Axis powers in the European theater.
• Dodgers Break Losing Streak The Brooklyn Dodgers ended their 16-game losing streak by defeating the Braves 8-5, scoring 8 unearned runs. However, the team would continue to struggle, losing another 5 games in succession shortly after this victory.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1944

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1944

July 16, 1944 was a Sunday and it was the 198th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1944 can also be written as 7/16/1944 in the US and as 16/7/1944 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1944 in July 1944 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1944:

• Angharad Rees

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Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:40 am and setting at 06:22 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 16, 1944

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Someone born on July 16, 1944 is:

80 years 9 months old,

or 969 months and 28 days old,

or 4217 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29522 days old,

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

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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