What happened on Friday February 18, 1944?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1944:

• Operation Jericho: RAF Raids Amiens Prison On February 18, 1944, the Royal Air Force launched Operation Jericho, a daring precision bombing raid using Mosquito and Typhoon aircraft to breach the walls of Amiens prison in German-occupied France. The operation resulted in 102 prisoners killed but successfully enabled 258 French resistance members to escape, striking a significant blow against German occupation.
• Battle of Karavia Bay Concludes On February 18, 1944, the Battle of Karavia Bay concluded with an American victory, successfully establishing a blockade of a Japanese-held port in the Pacific Theater of World War II, demonstrating the strategic naval operations of the Allied forces.
• Cincinnati Reds Sign Youngest Baseball Player Joe Nuxhall On February 18, 1944, the Cincinnati Reds made history by signing 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall, who would become the youngest player ever in Major League Baseball. This extraordinary signing highlighted the unique circumstances of World War II, when traditional baseball recruitment was disrupted.
• Dutch Resistance Fighter Arrested On February 18, 1944, resistance fighter JAJ Janssen was arrested in the Netherlands during the German occupation, representing the ongoing struggle against Nazi control in Europe during World War II.

Events in 1944

February 18, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 18, 1944

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 1944

February 18, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 49th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1944 can also be written as 2/18/1944 in the US and as 18/2/1944 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1944 in February 1944 calendar

Famous people born on February 18, 1944:

• Pat Bowlen

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Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1944:

• Charles Davenport
• John Arthur Ruskin Munro
• Wilhelm Stemmermann

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on February 18th

February 18, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1944 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 18, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 02:48 am and setting at 01:47 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 18, 1944

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Someone born on February 18, 1944 is:

81 years 2 months old,

or 974 months and 5 days old,

or 4235 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29650 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 1944?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 18, 1944.

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