What happened on Sunday November 26, 1944?

Here's what happened on November 26, 1944:

• Himmler Orders Destruction of Auschwitz Crematoriums Heinrich Himmler, a key Nazi leader, issued orders to destroy the crematoriums at the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps, likely in an attempt to hide evidence of mass genocide as Allied forces approached.
• German V-1 and V-2 Rocket Attacks on Antwerp During World War II, Germany launched V-1 and V-2 rocket attacks on the strategic Belgian port city of Antwerp, intensifying the aerial bombardment campaign against Allied-controlled territories.
• V-2 Rocket Strikes Woolworth's in London A German V-2 rocket struck a Woolworth's shop on New Cross High Street in the United Kingdom, resulting in a devastating loss of civilian life with 168 shoppers killed in this tragic wartime attack.
• Allied Marines Secure Antwerp Harbor The first Allied marines successfully moved into and secured the critical Antwerp harbor, a significant strategic achievement that would help support future Allied logistics and supply operations.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Nov. 26, 1944

Newspapers from Nov. 26, 1944

November 26, 1944: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Boston Yanks - Washington Redskins : 7 - 14
• Brooklyn Tigers - New York Giants : 0 - 7
• Chicago Bears - Philadelphia Eagles : 28 - 7
• Detroit Lions - Cleveland Rams : 26 - 14
• Green Bay Packers - Chi-Pitt Cardinals-Steele : 35 - 20

November 26, 1944 was a Sunday and it was the 331st day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 1944 can also be written as 11/26/1944 in the US and as 26/11/1944 in UK and Europe.

November 26, 1944 in November 1944 calendar

Famous people born on November 26, 1944:

• Jean Terrell

  American singer who was a member of the legendary Motown group The Supremes, succeeding Diana Ross in the 1970s.

• Joyce Quin

  British Labour Party politician who served in international department and was elected as a Member of Parliament in 1987.

• Avelino Torres

  Portuguese politician and businessman from Marco de Canaveses who became mayor after working in various family businesses.

• Roberto Fontanarrosa

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on November 26th

Famous people died on November 26, 1944:

• Florence Foster Jenkins
• Louis Christian Hess

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on November 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 26, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 26, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 03:47 pm and setting at 04:47 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 26, 1944

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Someone born on November 26, 1944 is:

80 years 4 months old,

or 964 months and 28 days old,

or 4195 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29368 days old,

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

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 26th 2025.

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

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

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