What happened on Saturday August 19, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1944:

• Operation Bagration Concludes The massive Soviet offensive against Nazi Germany ended with a decisive Soviet victory, significantly weakening German forces on the Eastern Front.
• Liberation of Paris Begins Paris rises against German occupation with significant support from Allied troops, marking a pivotal moment in the French Resistance and World War II.
• Paris Resistance Intensifies The Battle for Paris commenced as Resistance fighters gained confidence, launching sniper attacks against increasingly nervous German troops.
• Paris Police Strike Against Nazis Paris police initiated a strike against Nazi occupiers, demonstrating growing resistance and setting the stage for the city's imminent liberation.
• Japanese Expelled from India The last Japanese troops were driven out of India, marking a significant turning point in the Burma Campaign and ending Japanese territorial ambitions in the region.
• Polish Division Captures Hill 262 The Polish 1st Division successfully occupied Hill 262 (Mont Ormel) in Normandy, a crucial strategic position during the closing stages of the Normandy Campaign.
• Allied Forces Occupy Chambois The US 90th Division and Polish 1st Division jointly occupied Chambois in Normandy, further tightening the Allied grip on the region.
• Bradley Visits Montgomery US General Omar Bradley met with British General Bernard Montgomery during a critical phase of the Normandy Campaign, likely discussing strategic military operations.
• US Army Occupies Mantes-Gassicourt The US 15th Army Corps occupied Mantes-Gassicourt, advancing closer to Paris and contributing to the liberation of France.
• Death of Günther von Kluge German Field Marshal Günther von Kluge, a key military leader during World War II, died on this date. He was a prominent commander on the Eastern Front and was involved in significant military operations.
• Allied Air Raid on Maastricht A devastating Allied air raid on Maastricht, Netherlands, resulted in over 80 civilian casualties. This bombing was part of the broader strategic air campaign during World War II.
• Birth of Charles B. Wang Charles B. Wang, a notable Chinese-born philanthropist, was born on this date. He would later become known for his significant contributions to technology and charitable causes.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1944

August 19, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1944 can also be written as 8/19/1944 in the US and as 19/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1944:

• Jack Canfield

  Renowned American author, motivational speaker, and co-creator of the bestselling 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' book series.

• Dominique Desseigne

  French businessman and chairman of the Lucien Barrière casino group.

• Charles Wang

  Chinese-American business executive and former CEO of Computer Associates International.

• Frédéric Vitoux

  French journalist, novelist, and biographer who was elected to the prestigious Académie Française in 2001.

• Stew Johnson

  American professional basketball player known for his shooting skills and ability to score from long distances, particularly from the...

• Jean-François Bizot
• Adrian Smith (architect)

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1944:

• Henry Wood

  English conductor (d. 1944).

• Günther von Kluge
• Ines Negri
• Tonino Spazzoli
• Juan Zanelli

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on August 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1944 was Eager Beaver by Stan Kenton, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Stan Kenton - Eager Beaver

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1944 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 19, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:41 am and setting at 08:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on August 19, 1944

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Someone born on August 19, 1944 is:

80 years 8 months old,

or 968 months and 25 days old,

or 4212 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29488 days old,

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

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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

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

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