What happened on Sunday June 18, 1944?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1944:

• US Marines Advance on Saipan US Marines successfully drive to the east coast of Saipan, strategically cutting the island in two during the Pacific Campaign of World War II.
• Guards Chapel Bombing in London A German V-1 buzz bomb strikes the Guards Chapel during a service, resulting in a devastating attack that kills 121 people, highlighting the brutal impact of aerial warfare on civilian populations during World War II.
• Capture of Aslito Airfield US Army forces capture Aslito Airfield, later renamed Isley Field, a crucial strategic location in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
• Political Change in Italy Ivanoe Bonomi replaces Pietro Badoglio as Prime Minister of Italy, signaling a potential shift in Italy's political landscape during the later stages of World War II.
• Japanese Capture of Changsha Japanese forces capture Changsha, China, as part of their strategic effort to establish a land corridor connecting to Hanoi in French Indochina, expanding their territorial control in the region.
• Sinking of U-767 Submarine German submarine U-767 is sunk during World War II naval operations, contributing to the ongoing Battle of the Atlantic.
• Willem Mengelberg's Farewell Concert in Paris Renowned Dutch conductor Willem Mengelberg performs his final concert in Paris during World War II, marking a significant moment in classical music history.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1944

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1944

June 18, 1944 was a Sunday and it was the 170th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1944 can also be written as 6/18/1944 in the US and as 18/6/1944 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1944 in June 1944 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1944:

• Kara Wilson
• Jose Rossi
• Mary Ellen Christie
• Salvador Sánchez Cerén

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on June 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1944 was Behind Those Swinging Doors by Spike Jones, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Spike Jones - Behind Those Swinging Doors
2. Jerry Jerome - Arsenic And Old Lace
3. Andrews Sisters - Straighten Up And Fly Right
4. Hoosier Hot Shots - She Broke My Heart In Three Places

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

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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 18, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:01 am and setting at 07:31 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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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 1944

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Someone born on June 18, 1944 is:

80 years 11 months old,

or 971 months and 18 days old,

or 4224 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29572 days old,

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

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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

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

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