Monday January 17, 1944: on this day

January 17, 1944 was the 17th day of the year 1944, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 17, 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 January 17, 1944, who was born and died on January 17, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1944, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Shining Hour by Glen Gray & Casa Loma Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Fighting Seabees, directed by Edward Ludwig), TV series (e.g. Voice Of Firestone Televues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1944?


January 17, 1944 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1944 can also be written as 1/17/1944 in the US and as 17/1/1944 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1944 in January 1944 calendar

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January 17, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1944:

  • Korvet violet sinks u-641 in atlantic ocean
  • World war ii: allied forces launch the first of four assaults on monte cassino with the intention of breaking through the winter line and seizing rome, an effort that would ultimately take four months and cost 105,000 allied casualties.
  • Wwii:
  • British forces in italy cross the garigliano river.
  • Meat rationing ends in australia.
  • The soviet union ceases production of the mosin-nagant 1891/30 sniper rifle.

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January 17, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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January 17, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:53 pm and setting at 12:38 pm.

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

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Who was born on January 17, 1944?


Famous people born on January 17, 1944:

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Arend Oetker

    German businessman known for his role in the Oetker Group.

  • Raleigh DeGeer Amyx

    American collector of historical artifacts and memorabilia.

  • Ann Oakley

    English sociologist, author, and academic.

  • Joe Frazier

    Beaufort sports champions.

  • Carole Yawney

    Canadian professor of sociology at york university.

  • Jean-Pierre Berthet
  • Nubia Villacís
  • Maurizio Grande
  • Loris Tonino Paroli
  • Ugo Finetti
  • Jan Guillou
  • Jan Oscar Sverre Lucien Henri Guillou
  • Mahieddine Khalef
  • Beatriz Lockhart
  • Concha Cuetos

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

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January 17, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 80 years 3 months old,

or 963 months and 7 days old,

or 4188 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29318 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1944.

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

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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

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

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January 17, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1944:

  • Eugène Deloncle
  • J. Thomas Looney
  • Giacinto Tamburini

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1944:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1944 was My Shining Hour by Glen Gray & Casa Loma Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 17, 1944: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Shining Hour
  2. - Embraceable You

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January 17, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Fighting Seabees

The Fighting Seabees

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Edward Ludwig

Starring: John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Dennis O'Keefe, William Frawley

Country: United States of America

Nabonga

Nabonga

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Buster Crabbe, Julie London, Barton MacLane, Fifi D'Orsay

None but the Lonely Heart

None but the Lonely Heart

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Clifford Odets

Lifeboat

Lifeboat

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Tallulah Bankhead, John Hodiak, Walter Slezak, William Bendix

Country: United States of America

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Maria Montez, Jon Hall, Turhan Bey, Andy Devine

Country: United States of America

January 17, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 1944 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Voice of Firestone Televues

Voice of Firestone Televues

Release year: 1943

Country: United States of America

Noveltoon

Noveltoon

Release year: 1943

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1944?

On January 17, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1944?

On January 17, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1944?

On January 17, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1944?

January 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Monday January 17, 1944