What happened on Saturday August 26, 1944?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1944:

• Liberation of Paris Charles de Gaulle enters Paris, symbolizing the liberation of the French capital from Nazi occupation during World War II.
• Parade of Liberation French General Leclerc's 2nd Armored Division and Charles de Gaulle parade down the Champs-Élysées, celebrating the liberation of Paris from Nazi occupation.
• Romania Declares War on Germany Romania officially declares war on Nazi Germany, switching sides in World War II and aligning with the Allied powers.
• Bulgaria's Withdrawal from Axis Powers Bulgaria announces its withdrawal from World War II and orders German troops to be disarmed, signaling a significant shift in the war's dynamics.
• Execution of Adam von Trott zu Solz Adam von Trott zu Solz, a German diplomat and key member of the resistance against Nazi regime, was executed for his involvement in the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler.
• US Army Corps Crosses Seine The US 12th Army Corps successfully crosses the Seine River east of Paris, advancing the Allied offensive in France.
• Birth of Maureen Tucker Maureen Tucker, notable American musician and drummer for the influential rock band The Velvet Underground, was born on this date.

Events in 1944

August 26, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1944

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1944

August 26, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 239th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1944 can also be written as 8/26/1944 in the US and as 26/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1944 in August 1944 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1944:

• Patrick Devedjian

  French politician of Armenian descent who served as a key advisor to Nicolas Sarkozy and held a ministerial position managing the economic...

• Maureen Tucker

  Influential drummer and founding member of the groundbreaking rock band The Velvet Underground, known for her unique minimalist drumming...

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1944:

• Adam von Trott zu Solz

  German diplomat and resistance member who opposed Nazi regime, involved in the July 20 plot to assassinate Hitler and subsequently executed.

• Vinicio Cortese
• Hans Georg Klamroth
• Hans Leesment
• Julie Wohryzek

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 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 26th is Virgo.

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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.

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August 26, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1944 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 01:30 pm and setting at 11:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1944

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Someone born on August 26, 1944 is:

80 years 8 months old,

or 968 months and 18 days old,

or 4211 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29481 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1944?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 26, 1944.

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