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see horoscope and birth chart for May 17, 1944What happened on Wednesday May 17, 1944?
About May 17th, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: General Dwight D. Eisenhower officially sets the date for the pivotal D-Day invasion of Normandy, France for June 5th, marking a critical moment in World War II strategic planning.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 1944 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Anguish directed by Sonny Mallhi
More about May 17th, 1944? See below for more news and curiosities on May 17th, 1944.
Table of contents
- May 17, 1944: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 17, 1944?
- Who was born on May 17, 1944?
- May 17, 1944: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 17, 1944?
- Back in 1944
May 17, 1944: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1944:
- D-Day Invasion Planning Finalized General Dwight D. Eisenhower officially sets the date for the pivotal D-Day invasion of Normandy, France for June 5th, marking a critical moment in World War II strategic planning.
- Chinese and US Forces Capture Myitkyina Airport Allied forces, comprising Chinese and US troops, successfully captured the strategic Myitkyina Airport in Burma (Myanmar), a significant tactical victory in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
- Allied Air Raid on Surabaya Allied forces conducted an air raid on Surabaya, a major port city in Java, Indonesia, as part of their strategic operations in the Pacific during World War II.
- Operation Straightline: Allied Landing in Dutch New Guinea As part of Operation Straightline, Allied forces initiated a landing in Dutch New Guinea (now part of Indonesia), expanding their strategic presence in the Pacific region during World War II.
May 17, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 17, 1944?
May 17, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1944 can also be written as 5/17/1944 in the US and as 17/5/1944 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 17, 1944?
Famous people born on May 17, 1944:
- Jesse Winchester
Jesse Winchester was a renowned American folk and country singer-songwriter known for his poetic lyrics and gentle musical style.
- Jean-Pierre Bocquel
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May 17, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 17, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 17, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1944 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 03:13 am and setting at 04:05 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 08, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1944.
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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1944
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on May 17, 1944?
Someone born on May 17, 1944 is:
80 years 11 months old,
or 971 months and 16 days old,
or 4224 weeks and 3 days old,
or 29571 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1944?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1944?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 17, 1944.
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Back in 1944
