What happened on Wednesday April 19, 1944?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1944:

• Operation Ichi-Go Begins in Second Sino-Japanese War Operation Ichi-Go, a significant military campaign during the Second Sino-Japanese War, commenced with the Battle of Changsha. This massive operation involved three separate major battles between Chinese and Japanese forces, representing a critical moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
• British Operation Cockpit Targets Japanese-Held Sabang The British military launched Operation Cockpit, a strategic air raid targeting Japanese-controlled Sabang, Indonesia. The operation successfully inflicted heavy damage on port facilities and the airfield, demonstrating the Allies' growing offensive capabilities in the Pacific region.
• 1944 NFL Draft in Philadelphia The annual NFL draft was held in Philadelphia, with the Boston Yanks selecting Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli as the first overall pick. This draft took place during World War II, a period of significant disruption for professional sports.
• Boston Marathon Won by Gérard Côté Canadian runner Gérard Côté won the Boston Marathon, narrowly defeating Johnny Kelley by just 13 seconds in a thrilling and closely contested race during World War II.

Events in 1944

April 19, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1944

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 1944

April 19, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 110th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1944 can also be written as 4/19/1944 in the US and as 19/4/1944 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1944 in April 1944 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1944:

• James Heckman

  Prominent American economist and Nobel Prize winner in academic economics, known for his groundbreaking research in labor economics and...

• Bernie Worrell

  Renowned American keyboard player and songwriter, known for his work with Parliament-Funkadelic, Praxis, and Colonel Claypool's Bucket of...

• Daniel Richard

  French businessman, engineer, and politician with notable professional achievements.

• Andrew Welsh

  Scottish politician who served as a national party member of parliament, elected in the 1987 general election.

• Yves-Marie Maurin
• Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer
• Massimo Capaccioli

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1944:

• Sándor Bródy

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 1944 was I'll Be Seeing You by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week April 17th and April 23rd.

1. Bing Crosby - I'll Be Seeing You
2. Andy Russell - Besame Mucho

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 19, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1944 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 April 19, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:37 am and setting at 05:10 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 19, 1944

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Someone born on April 19, 1944 is:

81 years and 25 days old,

or 972 months and 25 days old,

or 4230 weeks

or 29610 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1944?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 19, 1944.

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