What happened on Thursday June 22, 1944?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1944:

• Operation Bagration: Soviet Massive Offensive Against German Army Group Centre The Soviet Union launched a massive strategic offensive against the German Army Group Centre, involving approximately 1.2 million soldiers, 166 rifle divisions, 2,715 tanks, 24,000 artillery pieces, 5,327 aircraft, and 700 heavy bombers. This operation was a critical turning point in World War II's Eastern Front, aimed at pushing German forces out of Soviet territory.
• G.I. Bill Signed into Law President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill. This landmark legislation provided unprecedented support for returning World War II veterans, offering benefits including education grants, low-cost mortgages, and unemployment compensation.
• Battle of Kohima Ends in British Victory The Battle of Kohima in the Burma Campaign concluded with a decisive British victory, marking a significant moment in the Allied campaign against Japanese forces in Southeast Asia.
• British 14th Army Liberates Imphal The British 14th Army successfully freed Imphal in Assam from Japanese occupation, a crucial victory in the Burma Campaign during World War II.
• Boston Braves Baseball Game Boston Braves pitcher Jim Tobin threw his second no-hitter of the year, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0 in a five-inning game.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1944

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1944

June 22, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 174th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1944 can also be written as 6/22/1944 in the US and as 22/6/1944 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1944 in June 1944 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1944:

• Klaus Maria Brandauer

  Internationally acclaimed Austrian actor known for his powerful performances in films like 'Mephisto' and 'Out of Africa', with a...

• Pierre Goldman

  French left-wing intellectual and political activist who was mysteriously assassinated in Paris in 1979, with his murder linked to the GAL...

• Peter Asher

  Renowned English musician, record producer, and manager who was a member of the 1960s pop duo Peter & Gordon and later became a successful...

• Helmut Dietl

  Prominent German film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his satirical and critically acclaimed works in German cinema.

• Gérard Mourou

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on June 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 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 22nd is Cancer.

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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 22, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:09 am and setting at 10:12 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 22, 1944

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Someone born on June 22, 1944 is:

80 years 10 months old,

or 970 months and 12 days old,

or 4219 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29536 days old,

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

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

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

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