Thursday July 20, 1944: on this day

July 20, 1944 was the 202nd day of the year 1944, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 20, 1944 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 20, 1944, who was born and died on July 20, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 1944, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Seventh Cross, directed by Fred Zinnemann), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 20th, 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 20, 1944?


July 20, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1944 can also be written as 7/20/1944 in the US and as 20/7/1944 in UK and Europe.

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July 20, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 1944:

  • British / canadian troops occupy hill 67 / ifs / bras / frenouville, normandy
  • British premier winston churchill flies to france to meet montgomery
  • Browns nelson potter is 1st pitcher suspended for throwing spitballs
  • Death march of 1,200 jews from lipcani moldavia begins
  • Field marshal von kluge consults with german commandant at caen
  • Flying fortresses of us 8th air force attack leipzig / dessau
  • Heavy storm hampers british offensive at caen
  • Japanese aircraft carrier hijo sinks by us air attack
  • July 20th plot-failed assassination attempt on hitler
  • Liberators of us 8th air force attack gotha russelsheim / eisenach
  • Us 15th air force attacks friedrichshaven memmingen
  • Us invades japanese-occupied guam in wwii
  • Us president franklin roosevelt is nominated for an unprecedented fourth term at democratic convention.
  • World war ii: adolf hitler survives an assassination attempt (known as the 20 july plot) led by german army colonel claus von stauffenberg.

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July 20, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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

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July 20, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 20, 1944 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:55 am and setting at 09:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1944.

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Who was born on July 20, 1944?


Famous people born on July 20, 1944:

  • Jon Peck

    American journalist, noted family, and the son of actor gregory peck.

  • Mel Daniels

    NBA Hall of Famer known for his time with the Indiana Pacers.

  • Olivier de Kersauson

    Olivier de kersauson is a french sailor known for his achievements in long-distance sailing, including setting several world records.

  • W. Cary Edwards

    American politician (d. 2010).

  • T. G. Sheppard

    American country music singer-songwriter.

  • Wim Van Drimmelen

    The dutch secretary science council of government policy.

  • Patrick Ponsolle

    French businessman and member of the supervision board of pai partners, as well as chairman of morgan stanley france.

  • Patrick Rimbert
  • Alain Schol
  • Kenneth J. Summers
  • Giovanni Puoti
  • Steve Sullivan
  • Marta Kadlecová
  • Andrei Sangheli
  • Ornella Melogli
  • Roberto Rogel

Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:

  • Gisele Bündchen
    Gisele Bündchen

    Brazilian actress, model and producer.

  • Osric Chau
    Osric Chau

    Osric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.

  • Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah

    Naseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    American actress.

  • Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh

    Sandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.

  • Chris Cornell
    Chris Cornell

    American musician (soundgarden, audioslave).

  • Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway

    Josh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.

  • Omar Epps
    Omar Epps

    Omar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.

  • Ray Allen
    Ray Allen

    American basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

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July 20, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 79 years 8 months old,

or 956 months and 8 days old,

or 4158 weeks

or 29106 days old,

if you were born on July 20, 1944.

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

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.

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

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

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July 20, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 20, 1944:

  • Mildred Harris
    Mildred Harris

    Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.

  • Ludwig Beck

    German general and Chief of the German General Staff during the early years of World War II.

  • Friedrich Olbricht

    German soldier, anti-nazi and key conspirator in july 1944 plot to murder hitler.

  • Arthur J Treadwell

    At 71, the english mayor of stoke newington dies.

  • Brandt

    Col / german staff chief, dies in bombing.

  • Claus Schenk von Stauffenberg

    Count/german antifascist colonel.

  • Heinz Burns

    German (1936 olympics - gold medalist), dies in bombing.

  • Korten

    Chief general of germany luftwaffe, dies in bomb explosion.

  • Mertz

    German colonel (july 20th plotter), executed.

  • Werner von Haeffen

    Execution of a german lieutenant (july 20,th plotter).

  • Enrico Rocca
  • Giuseppe Beotti
  • Heinrich Berger
  • Pedro Núñez Granés

What famous deaths happened on July 20th?

Famous deaths on July 20th:

  • Bruce Lee
    Bruce Lee

    Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

  • Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins

    Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).

  • Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn

    Dies at 69.

  • Mary Treen
    Mary Treen

    Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.

  • Linda Stirling
    Linda Stirling

    At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.

  • Amarien Delacroix

    Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Jarious Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Iniko Jones

    Celebrated for his impactful and socially relevant plays.

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July 20, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 20, 1944:

  • St. Jerome Aemiliani
  • St. Rufina
  • St. Flavian
  • St. Justa
  • St. Margaret of Antioch
  • St. Sabinus
  • St. Joseph of Barsabas
  • Brazil - Friendship Day
  • St. Ceslas
  • Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)

Observances on July 20, 1944:

  • International Moon Day
  • World Chess Day

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July 20, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 20, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Seventh Cross

The Seventh Cross

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Signe Hasso, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy

Wing and a Prayer

Wing and a Prayer

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, William Eythe, Charles Bickford

Raiders of Ghost City

Raiders of Ghost City

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor

Starring: Dennis Moore, Wanda McKay, Lionel Atwill, Joe Sawyer

Step Lively

Step Lively

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Tim Whelan

Starring: Frank Sinatra, George Murphy, Adolphe Menjou, Gloria DeHaven

Seven Doors to Death

Seven Doors to Death

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Elmer Clifton

Starring: Chick Chandler, June Clyde, George Meeker, Michael Raffetto

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Who was the US President on July 20, 1944?

On July 20, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1944?

On July 20, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 20, 1944?

On July 20, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 20th?

July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.

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What happened in 1944?

1944 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ralph Bunche appointed 1st Negro official in US State Department
  • Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum / Wolchow
  • General Eisenhower arrives in England

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What was the calendar for July 1944?

July 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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