What happened on Monday June 19, 1944?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1944:

• Battle of the Philippine Sea: Major Naval Engagement A pivotal naval battle during World War II where Allied forces, primarily the US Fifth Fleet, decisively defeated the Japanese naval air power. Over two days, Allied ships sank three Japanese aircraft carriers, damaged two additional carriers, and destroyed 426 out of 473 Japanese aircraft, significantly weakening Japan's naval aviation capabilities.
• Normandy Mulberry Harbors Storm Damage A severe storm struck the artificial Mulberry harbors on the Normandy coast, causing significant damage to the critical supply infrastructure. This event disrupted the Allied logistics and supply chain following the D-Day landings, temporarily hampering the invasion's momentum.
• Free French Forces Capture Elba Free French troops successfully secured the strategic Mediterranean island of Elba, demonstrating the expanding operational capabilities of the Allied forces during World War II.
• Japanese Troops Occupy Changsha Japanese military forces captured the city of Changsha in China, continuing their territorial expansion and military operations in the Pacific theater during World War II.
• Aerial Combat Losses During a significant air engagement, approximately 300 Japanese aircraft were shot down, contributing to the ongoing aerial warfare in the Pacific theater.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1944

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1944

June 19, 1944 was a Monday and it was the 171st day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1944 can also be written as 6/19/1944 in the US and as 19/6/1944 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1944 in June 1944 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1944:

• Chico Buarque

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• Richard Monette

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• Chico Buarque de Hollanda

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1944:

• Angelo Giuseppe Zancanaro
• Silvio Parodi

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on June 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1944 was Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet by Woody Herman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Woody Herman & His Orchestra - Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th 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 19, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:41 am and setting at 08:31 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 19, 1944

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Someone born on June 19, 1944 is:

80 years 10 months old,

or 970 months and 25 days old,

or 4221 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29549 days old,

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

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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

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

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