What happened on Tuesday August 22, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1944:

• Final Jewish Deportation from France On this date, the last transport of French Jews to Nazi Germany took place, representing a tragic chapter in the Holocaust and the systematic persecution of Jewish people during World War II.
• Falaise Gap Closure in Normandy In a significant military development during World War II, the Falaise Gap in Normandy, France, was officially declared closed. This marked a crucial moment in the Allied campaign, effectively trapping and defeating a substantial German military force.
• Hitler Orders Destruction of Paris During the final stages of World War II, Adolf Hitler issued a direct directive to the German commander of Paris, France, ordering the complete destruction of the city. This was part of a scorched earth strategy as the Nazi forces were being pushed back by Allied troops.
• Sinking of Tsushima Maru The USS Bowfin submarine torpedoed the Japanese passenger/cargo ship Tsushima Maru near Akuseki-jima, resulting in a devastating loss of 1,484 civilian lives, including 767 schoolchildren. This incident highlights the brutal nature of naval warfare and its impact on civilian populations.
• Maquis Resistance Ambush in France A remarkable resistance action occurred when thirty-two Spanish fighters and four French Maquis resistance members successfully ambushed a large German column of 1,300 men, 60 lorries, 6 tanks, and 2 self-propelled guns at La Madeiline, France. The engagement resulted in 110 Germans killed, 200 wounded, with only three Maquis fighters injured.
• Holocaust of Kedros in Crete German forces committed a significant atrocity known as the Holocaust of Kedros in Crete, representing another tragic moment of civilian suffering during World War II.
• Royal Navy's Operation Goodwood The Royal Navy initiated Operation Goodwood, a series of carrier raids targeting the German battleship Tirpitz, which was anchored in northern Norway. This operation was part of the strategic efforts to neutralize significant German naval assets.

Events in 1944

August 22, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1944

August 22, 1944 was a Tuesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1944 can also be written as 8/22/1944 in the US and as 22/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1944:

• Peter Hofmann
• Tom Von Ruden
• Paul Singer

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1944:

• Giovanni Lorenzoni
• Luigi Maglione

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1944 was Till Then by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Mills Brothers - Till Then
2. Evelyn Knight - Dance with a Dolly (With a Hole in Her Stocking)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1944 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:34 am and setting at 10:17 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 22, 1944

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Someone born on August 22, 1944 is:

80 years 8 months old,

or 968 months and 11 days old,

or 4210 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29474 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1944?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 22, 1944.

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