What happened on Saturday March 18, 1944?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1944:

• Nazi Germany Occupies Hungary On March 18, 1944, Nazi Germany launched Operation Margarethe, a strategic military operation to fully occupy Hungary. This action effectively ended Hungary's limited autonomy and placed the country under direct German control, marking a significant moment in World War II's European theater.
• German Attack Repelled at Anzio Beachhead During the ongoing Anzio campaign, German forces launched an attack against the US 3rd Division near Ponte Ricco on March 18, 1944. Despite their efforts, the German troops failed to penetrate the Allied defensive line, demonstrating the resilience of American forces in the Italian theater of World War II.
• American Forces Capture Momote Airfield On March 18, 1944, American military forces successfully captured the Momote airfield in the Admiralty Islands, utilizing offshore destroyer fire support. This operation was a crucial strategic advancement in the Allied push to control key military installations in the Pacific region.
• Mount Vesuvius Eruption in Italy On March 18, 1944, Mount Vesuvius erupted catastrophically in southern Italy, causing significant destruction and human displacement. The volcanic event killed 26 people and forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The eruption was particularly devastating for Allied military operations, destroying dozens of parked bombers stationed in the nearby area.
• Allied Destroyers Attack Japanese Base in New Guinea During the night of March 18-19, 1944, Allied naval forces conducted a strategic bombardment of the Japanese base at Wewak in New Guinea. This naval operation was part of the broader Allied campaign to weaken Japanese military positions in the Pacific theater.
• Alarm Clock Buying Frenzy in Chicago In a remarkable display of consumer enthusiasm on March 18, 1944, 2,500 women overwhelmed a Chicago department store, trampling guards and floorwalkers in their rush to purchase just 1,500 available alarm clocks. This incident highlights the scarcity of consumer goods during World War II and the intense competition for limited resources.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1944

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1944

March 18, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 78th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1944 can also be written as 3/18/1944 in the US and as 18/3/1944 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1944 in March 1944 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1944:

• Dick Smith

  Prominent Australian entrepreneur who founded Dick Smith Electronics and Australian Geographic, making significant contributions to retail...

• Enrico Rovelli

  Italian comedian and music manager known for controversial connections with anarchist movements and police informant activities in the...

• Ken Block
• Amnon Lipkin-Shahak

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on March 18th

Famous people died on March 18, 1944:

• Mario Calderara
• Franz Melchers

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on March 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1944 was It's Love-Love-Love by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians, according to the music chart for the week March 13th and March 19th.

1. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - It's Love-Love-Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 18, 1944 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 02:42 am and setting at 01:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 10, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Apr 08, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on March 18, 1944

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Someone born on March 18, 1944 is:

81 years 1 month old,

or 973 months and 5 days old,

or 4231 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29621 days old,

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

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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

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

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