What happened on Tuesday July 25, 1944?

Here's what happened on July 25, 1944:

• Operation Cobra Begins: Massive Allied Air Assault At 0938 hours, Operation Cobra commenced with an immense aerial bombardment south of the St. Lô-Périers highway. The US 8th Air Force deployed 1,500 heavy bombers, 380 medium bombers, and 550 fighter-bombers, dropping 4,000 tons of bombs and napalm. Despite tragic friendly fire incidents causing 111 American deaths and 490 injuries, the operation was strategically highly effective in preparing for the US 1st Army's breakout.
• First Jet Fighter in Combat: Messerschmitt 262 The German Messerschmitt 262, the world's first operational jet fighter, was used in combat during World War II. This groundbreaking aircraft represented a significant technological leap in aerial warfare, marking a pivotal moment in military aviation history.
• US Troops Liberate Guam American forces successfully landed and began liberating the island of Guam from Japanese occupation, a critical strategic victory in the Pacific Theater of World War II that helped turn the tide of the war in the United States' favor.
• Operation Spring: Costly Canadian Battle During World War II, Operation Spring proved to be one of the bloodiest engagements for the First Canadian Army, resulting in 1,500 casualties, including 500 soldiers killed. This operation highlighted the immense human cost of the Allied push through Normandy.

Events in 1944

July 25, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 25, 1944

Newspapers from Jul. 25, 1944

July 25, 1944 was a Tuesday and it was the 207th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 25, 1944 can also be written as 7/25/1944 in the US and as 25/7/1944 in UK and Europe.

July 25, 1944 in July 1944 calendar

Famous people born on July 25, 1944:

• François Besse

  Notorious French criminal known as "the eel" for his exceptional escape skills and criminal activities.

• Sally Beauman

  Prominent English journalist and author known for her literary works and contributions to journalism.

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on July 25th

Famous people died on July 25, 1944:

• Max Kommerell
• Gino Pistoni
• Lesley James McNair
• Osvaldo Orsi
• Henk Tempel
• Jakob Johann von Uexküll

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on July 25th

July 25, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 25, 1944 was Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes by Merry Macs, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Merry Macs - Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes
2. Johnny Long & His Orchestra - Time Waits for No One
3. Betty Hutton - His Rocking Horse Ran Away
4. Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 25th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 25, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 25, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 25, 1944 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 25, 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 July 25, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:44 am and setting at 11:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on July 25, 1944

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Someone born on July 25, 1944 is:

80 years 9 months old,

or 969 months and 19 days old,

or 4216 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29513 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 25, 1944?

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 25, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 25, 1944.

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