What happened on Friday May 26, 1944?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1944:

• Soviet Troops Enter Romania On May 26, 1944, Soviet military forces crossed into Romanian territory for the first time, marking a significant moment in the Eastern Front of World War II. This advance represented a major strategic shift in the war against Nazi Germany and its Axis allies.
• US 82nd Airborne Division D-Day Landing in Normandy The US 82nd Airborne Division conducted a strategic landing operation between La Haye du Puits and Sainte-Mère-Église during the critical Normandy invasion phase of World War II. This operation was crucial in establishing Allied ground positions and disrupting German defensive lines.
• Death of Cricket Player C.M. Francois C.M. Francois, a notable South African cricket player who had scored 252 runs in five Test matches, passed away on May 26, 1944, during the World War II period.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1944

Newspapers from May. 26, 1944

May 26, 1944 was a Friday and it was the 147th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1944 can also be written as 5/26/1944 in the US and as 26/5/1944 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1944 in May 1944 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1944:

• Phil Edmonston

  Phil Edmonston is a well-known Canadian-American journalist and politician, famous for his consumer advocacy work and the 'Lemon-Aid' car...

• Sam Posey

  Sam Posey is an accomplished American race car driver, television commentator, and author known for his contributions to motorsports...

• Jan Schakowsky
• Carl Bean

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1944:

• Christian Wirth

  German military, an ss major, and head of the death camps organisation in poland 1942-1943.

• Guglielmo Cartia
• Edmund Horton
• Heinrich Knirr
• Vincenzo Pacifici

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on May 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1944 was I'll Be Seeing You by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (Vocal Frank Sinatra), according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (Vocal Frank Sinatra) - I'll Be Seeing You
2. Russ Morgan & His Orchestra - Good Night, Wherever You Are

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1944 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 12:17 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1944

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Someone born on May 26, 1944 is:

80 years 11 months old,

or 971 months and 7 days old,

or 4223 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29562 days old,

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

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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

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

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