What happened on Thursday November 23, 1944?

Here's what happened on November 23, 1944:

• De Gaulle Takes Command of Free French Forces General Charles de Gaulle assumed full command of all Free French military forces, consolidating leadership of the French resistance and liberation movement during World War II.
• US 7th Army Captures Strasbourg Under the leadership of General Patch, the United States 7th Army successfully captured the strategic city of Strasbourg, marking a significant advance in the Western European theater of World War II.
• Allied Bombing of Budapest and Bucharest Allied air forces conducted strategic bombing raids on Budapest, Hungary (then under German occupation) and Bucharest, Romania, in preparation for the advancing Soviet Red Army's offensive.
• Lotta Svärd Movement Disbanded in Finland During the aftermath of the Continuation War, the Lotta Svärd women's auxiliary organization was officially disbanded as per the terms of the armistice treaty between Finland and the Soviet Union.
• US Air Force Bombs Ploiești Oil Fields The United States Air Force conducted a bombing raid on the strategically crucial Ploiești oil fields in Romania, suffering significant aircraft losses during the mission.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Nov. 23, 1944

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 1944

November 23, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 328th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1944 can also be written as 11/23/1944 in the US and as 23/11/1944 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 1944 in November 1944 calendar

Famous people born on November 23, 1944:

• James Toback

  Renowned American screenwriter and filmmaker known for provocative and controversial films exploring complex human psychology.

• Joe Eszterhas

  Prominent Hungarian-American screenwriter famous for blockbuster scripts like 'Basic Instinct' and 'Showgirls' during the 1980s and 1990s.

• Peter Lindbergh

  Influential German-French photographer who revolutionized fashion photography in the 1990s, known for his iconic black and white portraits.

• Steve Rosenbloom

  American football executive with a deep family legacy in NFL management, particularly connected to the Baltimore Colts and Los Angeles Rams.

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on November 23rd

Famous people died on November 23, 1944:

• Guglielmo Bravo
• Luigi Capri Cruciani

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on November 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 1944 was Oh Marie by Louis Prima, according to the music chart for the week November 20th and November 26th.

1. Louis Prima - Oh Marie
2. Judy Garland - The Trolley Song
3. Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters - Don't Fence Me In

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 23, 1944 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 02:10 pm and setting at 01:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 31, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Nov 30, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on November 23, 1944

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Someone born on November 23, 1944 is:

80 years 5 months old,

or 965 months

or 4195 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29371 days old,

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

There are 214 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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

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

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