What happened on Thursday February 17, 1944?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1944:

• Battle of Eniwetok Commences A critical World War II Pacific campaign where U.S. forces initiated an assault on Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The battle concluded on February 22 with a decisive American victory, marking a significant strategic advancement in the U.S. island-hopping campaign against Japanese forces.
• U.S. Navy Strikes Truk U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft launched a devastating attack on the Japanese base at Truk in the Pacific. The operation resulted in sinking 37 ships, shooting down 121 Japanese fighter planes, and destroying 150 Japanese planes on the ground, significantly degrading Japanese naval capabilities.
• Operation Hailstone Begins in World War II A major U.S. naval operation targeting Truk (Chuuk), Japan's primary base in the central Pacific. The attack involved naval air, surface, and submarine forces, strategically supporting the ongoing Eniwetok invasion. This operation was a significant blow to Japanese naval capabilities in the Pacific theater.
• Korsun Pocket Battle on Eastern Front Soviet forces successfully closed the Korsun pocket, capturing 18,000 German prisoners of war. Despite 28,000 Germans attempting to break out, many tragically drowned while crossing a swollen river, representing a significant Soviet victory on the Eastern Front.

Events in 1944

February 17, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1944

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1944

February 17, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 48th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1944 can also be written as 2/17/1944 in the US and as 17/2/1944 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1944 in February 1944 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1944:

• Karl Jenkins

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Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1944:

• Pietro de Nava

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1944 was Holiday For Strings by David Rose & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

1. David Rose & His Orchestra - Holiday For Strings
2. Al Trace & His Orchestra - Mairzy Doats

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1944 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 01:44 am and setting at 12:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Mar 10, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1944

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Someone born on February 17, 1944 is:

81 years 2 months old,

or 974 months and 27 days old,

or 4238 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29672 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1944?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 17, 1944.

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