What happened on Saturday May 20, 1944?

About May 20th, 1944, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a remarkable intelligence coup, the Polish Resistance recovered a German V-2 rocket, carefully dismantled it, and successfully transported it to London for critical technical analysis.
  • Day of the week: May 20th, 1944 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Anguish directed by Sonny Mallhi

More about May 20th, 1944? See below for more news and curiosities on May 20th, 1944.

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May 20, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1944:

  • Polish Resistance V-2 Rocket Intelligence Operation In a remarkable intelligence coup, the Polish Resistance recovered a German V-2 rocket, carefully dismantled it, and successfully transported it to London for critical technical analysis.
  • US Troops Capture Italian Cities During the Italian Campaign of World War II, U.S. troops successfully captured the strategic Italian cities of Gaeta and Itri, advancing the Allied offensive.
  • US Communist Party Dissolution During World War II, the United States Communist Party officially dissolved, reflecting the complex political dynamics of the era.
  • Birth of Joe Cocker Joe Cocker was born in Sheffield, England, who would later become a renowned rock vocalist known for iconic songs like "You Are So Beautiful" and "With a Little Help From My Friends".
  • Keith Fletcher's Birth Keith Fletcher was born, who would later become a notable cricket captain representing both Essex and England national teams.

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

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What day of the week was May 20, 1944?


May 20, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1944 can also be written as 5/20/1944 in the US and as 20/5/1944 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 20, 1944?


Famous people born on May 20, 1944:

  • Dietrich Mateschitz

    Austrian entrepreneur who co-founded Red Bull and revolutionized the global energy drink market, transforming a small Austrian company into...

  • Joe Cocker

    Legendary British rock and blues singer known for his distinctive gravelly voice and passionate performances, famous for his unique cover...

  • Cipa Dichter

    Brazilian classical pianist known for performing innovative two-piano duos with Mischa Dichter, creating unique orchestral effects through...

  • Keith Fletcher

    Manager and english cricketer.

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


Famous people died on May 20, 1944:

  • Delio Ricci
  • Vincent Rose

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 20, 1944 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 07:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1944.

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How old is someone born on May 20, 1944?


Someone born on May 20, 1944 is:

80 years 11 months old,

or 971 months and 13 days old,

or 4224 weeks

or 29568 days old,

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

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

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

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