Friday June 16, 1944: on this day

June 16, 1944 was the 168th day of the year 1944, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 16, 1944 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 16, 1944, who was born and died on June 16, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 1944, which were the most popular songs (ex. Behind Those Swinging Doors by Spike Jones), movies (e.g. The Mask of Dimitrios, directed by Jean Negulesco), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 16th, 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 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

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June 16, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 1944:

  • Iceland adopts constitution
  • Us bombs kyushu japan

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


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

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on June 16th, 1944 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 16, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 16, 1944 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on June 16, 1944?


Famous people born on June 16, 1944:

  • Henri Richelet

    French painter and etcher (d. 2020).

  • Takamiyama [Jesse Kuhaulua]

    Hawaii, united states -- 1st non-japanese sumo champion.

  • Nicholas Di Marzio

    American ecclesiastic.

  • Annie Famose

    French alpine skier and juranasson native, she won two medals in 1968 olympics as well as the gold in slalom at 1966 world championships.

  • Carla Liss

    American filmmaker and artist involved in the fluxus movement from the 1960s and 70s.

  • Joan Barbara Grigor

    Artist.

  • Ian Smith
  • Nicholas Anthony DiMarzio
  • Tiziana Gualtieri
  • Brian Protheroe

Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:

  • Alexandre Astier
    Alexandre Astier

    French director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.

  • Kirby Heyborne
    Kirby Heyborne

    Kirby Heyborne is an American actor known for his roles in films and television shows.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Joyce Carol Oates
    Joyce Carol Oates

    New york, united states -- novelist.

  • Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf

    American stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...

  • Sibel Kekilli
    Sibel Kekilli

    Sibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.

  • Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr

    Tv show host.

  • Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson

    American actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.

  • Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs

    Movie actor.

  • Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins

    Eileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.

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June 16, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 79 years 10 months old,

or 958 months and 3 days old,

or 4166 weeks

or 29162 days old,

if you were born on June 16, 1944.

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

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.

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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June 16, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 16, 1944:

  • Jean-Marc Bloch

    A French historian and journalist who was a co-founder of the Annales school of historical analysis.

  • Kazuma Kondō

    Kazuma Kondō was a Japanese poet active during the Taishō and early Shōwa periods.

  • Oriya Prafulla Chandra Ray

    He was an Indian chemist and educator who is considered the father of chemical science in India.

  • Marc Bloch

    French historian who used a comparative approach to historical problems.

  • George Stinney Jr.

    African-american scapegoat, youngest with an exact known age executed by the united states (b. 1929)[47][48].

  • Felice Coralli

What famous deaths happened on June 16th?

Famous deaths on June 16th:

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • George Reeves
    George Reeves

    Actor in superman, gone with the wind.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Mikhail Kononov
    Mikhail Kononov

    Soviet actor (born 1940).

  • Brian Piccolo
    Brian Piccolo

    American football player (born 1943).

  • Chanceler Kohl

    Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.

  • Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

    Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.

  • Radhanath Ray

    Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.

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June 16, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 16, 1944:

  • South Africa - Youth Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
  • Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
  • 16 June Movement

Observances on June 16, 1944:

  • International Day of Family Remittances
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June 16, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

June 16, 1944: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 16, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Behind Those Swinging Doors
  2. - Arsenic And Old Lace
  3. - Straighten Up And Fly Right
  4. - She Broke My Heart In Three Places

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June 16, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 16, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Mask of Dimitrios

The Mask of Dimitrios

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Jean Negulesco

Starring: Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, Zachary Scott, Faye Emerson

The Yellow Rose of Texas

The Yellow Rose of Texas

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Grant Withers

None but the Lonely Heart

None but the Lonely Heart

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Clifford Odets

The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: David Niven, Stanley Holloway, James Donald, John Laurie

Country: United States of America

Days of Glory

Days of Glory

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Gregory Peck, Tamara Toumanova, Alan Reed, Maria Palmer

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on June 16, 1944?

On June 16, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1944?

On June 16, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 16, 1944?

On June 16, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 16th?

June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
  • 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.

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What happened in 1944?

1944 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ralph Bunche appointed 1st Negro official in US State Department
  • Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum / Wolchow
  • General Eisenhower arrives in England

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What was the calendar for June 1944?

June 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Friday June 16, 1944