What happened on Saturday November 25, 1944?

Here's what happened on November 25, 1944:

• V-2 Rocket Attack on Woolworths in Deptford On November 25, 1944, at 1225 hours, a German V-2 rocket struck the crowded Woolworths store on New Cross Road in Deptford, central London, England. The devastating attack resulted in 160 fatalities, 77 serious injuries, and 122 additional injuries, marking one of the most deadly civilian casualties from a single V-2 rocket strike during World War II.
• V-2 Rocket Strike in Holborn, London On the same day, another German V-2 rocket struck the intersection of High Holborn and Chancery Lane in the Holborn section of London, causing 6 fatalities and wounding 292 people, further demonstrating the destructive impact of these weapons during World War II.
• Death of Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Landis Kenesaw Landis, the first Commissioner of Major League Baseball, passed away on November 25, 1944. Known for his strong leadership and role in addressing the Black Sox Scandal, Landis was a significant figure in professional baseball history.
• Birth of Ben Stein Ben Stein, an American actor, game show host, and political consultant, was born on November 25, 1944. He would later become known for his distinctive monotone voice and appearances in various films and television shows.
• 32nd CFL Grey Cup The 32nd Canadian Football League (CFL) Grey Cup was held on November 25, 1944, with Montreal HMCS defeating the Hamilton Flying Wildcats in a close 7-6 match, highlighting wartime sports activities.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Nov. 25, 1944

Newspapers from Nov. 25, 1944

November 25, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 330th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 25, 1944 can also be written as 11/25/1944 in the US and as 25/11/1944 in UK and Europe.

November 25, 1944 in November 1944 calendar

Famous people born on November 25, 1944:

• Ben Stein

  Multifaceted American personality known for hosting game shows, acting, writing, and legal expertise.

• Michael Kijana Wamalwa

  Prominent Kenyan lawyer and politician who served as the 8th Vice President of Kenya from 1994 to 2003.

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on November 25th

Famous people died on November 25, 1944:

• Kenesaw Mountain Landis

  American lawyer and judge (b. 1866).

• Heitarō Edo
• Kunio Nakagawa
• Arturo Nathan

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on November 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 25, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 25, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 03:35 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 25, 1944

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Someone born on November 25, 1944 is:

80 years 4 months old,

or 964 months and 29 days old,

or 4195 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29369 days old,

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

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 25th 2025.

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

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

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