What happened on Sunday August 20, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1944:

• Encirclement of German Forces in Normandy The encirclement of German forces is completed southeast of Falaise. Troops and vehicles were forced through a narrow corridor between Trun, Saint-Lambert, and Chambois, under constant bombardment by Allied air force and artillery.
• Destruction of German 7th Army US and British forces successfully destroy the German 7th Army at the Falaise-Argentan Gap, a critical moment in the Normandy Campaign.
• Soviet Offensive in Romania Begins The Battle of Romania commences with a major Soviet Union offensive, marking a significant turning point in the Eastern Front of World War II.
• Soviet Two-Pronged Attack in Romania The Soviet Second and Third Ukrainian Fronts, led by Generals Rodion Malinovsky and Fyodor Tolbukhin, launch a coordinated offensive against German Army South Ukraine, quickly destroying the Third and Fourth Romanian armies.
• Allied Airmen Sent to Buchenwald One hundred sixty-eight captured Allied airmen, including Phil Lamason, are transported to Buchenwald concentration camp by the Gestapo, accused of being 'terror fliers'.
• Charles de Gaulle Returns to France General Charles de Gaulle returns to France, symbolizing the impending liberation and resistance against Nazi occupation.
• Russian Offensive at Jassy and Kisjinev Soviet forces launch a strategic offensive in the Jassy and Kisjinev regions, pushing back Axis forces during World War II.
• Birth of Rajiv Gandhi Rajiv Gandhi, who would later become Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1991, is referenced on this historical date.
• Anna Lucasta Broadway Premiere The play 'Anna Lucasta' opens on Broadway, marking a significant moment in theatrical entertainment during World War II.
• 26th PGA Championship Bob Hamilton wins the 26th PGA Championship at Manito Golf and Country Club in Spokane, Washington.

Events in 1944

August 20, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1944

August 20, 1944 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1944 can also be written as 8/20/1944 in the US and as 20/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1944:

• Rajiv Gandhi

  Rajiv Gandhi was an influential Indian politician who served as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1989.

• Graig Nettles

  Graig Nettles was a prominent Major League Baseball third baseman who played for several teams, including the New York Yankees and San Diego...

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 20th

Famous people died on August 20, 1944:

• Giuseppe Gronchi
• Mario Jacchia
• Josip Miličić

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on August 20th

August 20, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 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 20th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 20, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1944 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 09:25 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 20, 1944

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Someone born on August 20, 1944 is:

80 years 8 months old,

or 968 months and 24 days old,

or 4212 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29487 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1944?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 20, 1944.

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