What happened on Tuesday June 20, 1944?

Here's what happened on June 20, 1944:

• Nazi Mass Extermination at Auschwitz Nazi forces continued their horrific genocide, conducting mass exterminations of Jewish people at the Auschwitz concentration camp, representing one of the most tragic and systematic acts of human destruction in history.
• Battle of the Philippine Sea The Battle of the Philippine Sea concluded with a decisive U.S. naval victory in World War II. This lopsided naval air battle, famously known as the 'Great Marianas Turkey Shoot', demonstrated the overwhelming air superiority of the United States over Japanese forces.
• Central Intelligence Agency Chartered The United States Congress officially chartered the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), establishing a critical national security organization that would play a significant role in global intelligence gathering and covert operations during the Cold War era.
• First Man-Made Object Reaches Outer Space The experimental MW 18014 V-2 rocket achieved a groundbreaking milestone by reaching an altitude of 176 kilometers, becoming the first human-made object to enter outer space. This technological achievement marked a pivotal moment in space exploration and rocket technology during World War II.
• Soviet Demands on Finland During the Continuation War, the Soviet Union demanded an unconditional surrender from Finland at the beginning of the Vyborg-Petrozavodsk Offensive. The Finnish government firmly declined this demand, showcasing their resistance during a complex geopolitical conflict.
• Great Storm of 1944 Destroys Mulberry Harbor A severe Atlantic storm destroyed the Mulberry Harbor, an artificial harbor used by Allied forces during the D-Day operations at Omaha Beach. This event significantly impacted the logistical support for the Normandy invasion.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jun. 20, 1944

Newspapers from Jun. 20, 1944

June 20, 1944 was a Tuesday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1944 can also be written as 6/20/1944 in the US and as 20/6/1944 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1944 in June 1944 calendar

Famous people born on June 20, 1944:

• John McCook

  Prominent American actor best known for his long-running role in the soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful'.

• Terry Funk

  Legendary professional wrestler from Hammond, Indiana, known for his work in WWF and NWA.

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on June 20th

Famous people died on June 20, 1944:

• Jean Zay
• Ismail di Kelantan

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on June 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:26 am and setting at 09:24 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 20, 1944

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Someone born on June 20, 1944 is:

80 years 10 months old,

or 970 months and 14 days old,

or 4219 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29538 days old,

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

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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

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

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