What happened on Wednesday August 23, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 23, 1944:

• Romania Switches Sides in World War II On August 23, 1944, Romania dramatically changed its allegiance during World War II. King Michael led a crucial coup that removed the pro-Nazi government and aligned Romania with the Allied forces, effectively ending Romania's participation in the Axis alliance.
• Liberation of Marseille Allied forces successfully liberated the strategic port city of Marseille in southern France, marking a significant milestone in the Allied advance across Nazi-occupied territories during World War II.
• Sammellager Drancy Freed The Sammellager Drancy, a notorious transit camp used by Nazis to hold Jewish prisoners before deportation to concentration camps, was liberated, marking an important moment in the Holocaust's final stages.
• Allied Generals Strategic Meeting British General Bernard Montgomery held a critical consultation with US Generals Omar Bradley and Dwight D. Eisenhower, likely discussing strategic military operations during the crucial phase of World War II's European theater.
• Freckleton Air Disaster A tragic aviation accident occurred when a United States Army Air Forces B-24 Liberator bomber crashed into a school in Freckleton, England, resulting in 61 fatalities, including many children and civilians.

Events in 1944

August 23, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 23, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 1944

August 23, 1944 was a Wednesday and it was the 236th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1944 can also be written as 8/23/1944 in the US and as 23/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 23, 1944:

• Saira Banu

  Prominent Bollywood actress known for her iconic roles in classic Indian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, and wife of legendary actor...

• Antonia Novello

  Groundbreaking public health leader who became the first woman and first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States, making significant...

• Jean-Pierre Masseret

  Prominent French Socialist politician who served in multiple regional and national government roles, including as president of the Lorraine...

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 23rd

Famous people died on August 23, 1944:

• Stefan Filipkiewicz

  Polish painter and illustrator (b. 1879).

• Abdülmecid II

  Ottoman sultan (b. 1868).

• Henryk Sławik

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on August 23rd

August 23, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 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 23rd is Virgo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 23, 1944! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

August 23, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1944 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 10:31 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.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in August 1944

Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1944

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on August 23, 1944 is:

80 years 8 months old,

or 968 months and 21 days old,

or 4212 weeks

or 29484 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1944?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 23, 1944.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.