What happened on Tuesday September 19, 1944?

Here's what happened on September 19, 1944:

• Operation Market Garden: Allied Coordination During Operation Market Garden, British ground troops successfully linked up with the US 82nd Airborne Division at Grave, Netherlands. This strategic coordination was a critical moment in the Allied push to liberate the Netherlands and advance into Germany.
• Battle of Hürtgen Forest Begins During World War II, the Battle of Hürtgen Forest commenced, which would become the longest individual battle in U.S. Army history. This grueling engagement took place in dense, heavily forested terrain near the German-Belgian border, presenting extreme challenges for American troops fighting against entrenched German defenders.
• Moscow Armistice Signed Finland and the Soviet Union signed the Moscow Armistice, officially ending the Continuation War. This diplomatic agreement marked a significant turning point in Finland's involvement in World War II, effectively shifting the country away from its alignment with Nazi Germany.
• German Arrests of Danish Policemen Germans initiated mass arrests of approximately 10,000 Danish policemen who refused to cooperate with occupying forces and protect German enterprises from the Danish resistance. Of those arrested, 2,000 were sent to concentration camps, with 81-90 ultimately losing their lives, highlighting the brutal nature of Nazi repression.
• Luftwaffe Bombing of Eindhoven The Luftwaffe conducted a devastating bombing raid on Eindhoven, Netherlands, resulting in approximately 200 civilian casualties. This attack was part of the broader German military operations during the later stages of World War II.
• General Ramcke's Surrender at Brest German General Ramcke symbolically fired the last artillery shell before surrendering on September 19, 1944, marking the conclusion of the Battle for Brest. This surrender represented another significant Allied victory in the European theater of World War II.
• Belgian Parliament Reconvenes The Belgian Parliament met for the first time since 1940, signaling the country's gradual return to democratic governance following years of Nazi occupation. This event symbolized hope and resilience for the Belgian people during the final stages of World War II.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Sep. 19, 1944

Newspapers from Sep. 19, 1944

September 19, 1944 was a Tuesday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 19, 1944 can also be written as 9/19/1944 in the US and as 19/9/1944 in UK and Europe.

September 19, 1944 in September 1944 calendar

Famous people born on September 19, 1944:

• Michel Montignac

  French nutritionist who developed the Montignac diet, a popular weight loss method focusing on glycemic index and food combinations.

• Michel Rollier

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on September 19th

Famous people died on September 19, 1944:

• Guy Gibson

  Guy Gibson was a distinguished Royal Air Force pilot and commander during World War II, famous for leading the legendary 'Dambusters' raid...

• Maurizio Mario Moris

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on September 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 19, 1944 was A Hot Time in the Town of Berlin by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

1. Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters - A Hot Time in the Town of Berlin

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 19th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 19, 1944 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 19, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:25 am and setting at 08:47 pm.

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

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Someone born on September 19, 1944 is:

80 years 7 months old,

or 967 months and 4 days old,

or 4205 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29436 days old,

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

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 19th 2025.

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

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

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