What happened on Friday June 16, 1944?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1944:

• US First Army Advances in Normandy During the Normandy Campaign, the US First Army made significant territorial gains by capturing Ste. Colombe and St. Sauveur-le-Vicomte in the Cotentin Peninsula, advancing the Allied push to liberate France from Nazi occupation.
• American Progression in Cotentin Peninsula US military forces, including the 7th Corps, 82nd Airborne Division, and 9th Infantry Division, continued their strategic eastward advance in the Cotentin Peninsula, liberating towns like Orglandes and pushing towards broader liberation of France.
• Mulberry A Harbor Opens at St. Laurent-sur-Mer US Navy Seabees completed the first pier of the Mulberry A artificial harbor at St. Laurent-sur-Mer near Omaha Beach, enabling critical supply and reinforcement logistics for the Normandy invasion.
• Mulberry B Harbor Expands at Arromanches The Mulberry B artificial harbor in the British sector of Normandy opened two additional piers, further enhancing the Allied forces' ability to supply and support troops during the invasion.
• US Army 27th Infantry Division Lands on Saipan The US Army 27th Infantry Division landed on Saipan in the Mariana Islands, joining Marines who had arrived the previous day, marking a critical moment in the Pacific island-hopping campaign of World War II.
• US Bombs Kyushu, Japan As part of the ongoing Pacific Theater operations in World War II, US forces conducted bombing raids on Kyushu, Japan, continuing the strategic aerial campaign against Japanese military and industrial targets.
• Record V-1 Rocket Attack on London During the Battle of Normandy, a record 244 V-1 rockets were launched against London, representing the largest single-day bombardment of the city by these German terror weapons.
• King George VI Visits Normandy Troops King George VI of England visited British troops in Normandy, boosting morale and showing royal support for the ongoing military operations to liberate France from Nazi occupation.
• Iceland Adopts Constitution On June 16, 1944, Iceland formally adopted its constitution, marking a significant milestone in the country's path to full independence. This event occurred during World War II and represented a crucial step in Iceland's national sovereignty.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1944

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1944

June 16, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 168th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1944 can also be written as 6/16/1944 in the US and as 16/6/1944 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1944 in June 1944 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1944:

• Ian Smith

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1944:

• George Stinney Jr.

  African-American teenager who became a tragic symbol of racial injustice in the United States.

• Marc Bloch

  French historian who used a comparative approach to historical problems.

• Felice Coralli

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1944 was Behind Those Swinging Doors by Spike Jones, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Spike Jones - Behind Those Swinging Doors
2. Jerry Jerome - Arsenic And Old Lace
3. Andrews Sisters - Straighten Up And Fly Right
4. Hoosier Hot Shots - She Broke My Heart In Three Places

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:53 am and setting at 05:20 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1944

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Someone born on June 16, 1944 is:

80 years 10 months old,

or 970 months and 18 days old,

or 4220 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29542 days old,

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

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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