Thursday October 26, 1944: on this day

October 26, 1944 was the 300th day of the year 1944, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 26, 1944 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 26, 1944, who was born and died on October 26, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1944, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dance With A Dolly (With a Hole In Her Stocking) by Tony Pastor & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Something for the Boys, directed by Lewis Seiler), TV series (e.g. Gillette Cavalcade Of Sports) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1944?


October 26, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 300th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1944 can also be written as 10/26/1944 in the US and as 26/10/1944 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1944 in October 1944 calendar

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October 26, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1944:

  • The battle of leyte gulf ends, as the japanese fleet withdraws from the victorious american fleet. the japanese lost 34 ships, including four carriers, three battleships, and forty cruisers.
  • World war ii: the battle of leyte gulf ends with an overwhelming american victory.

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October 26, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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October 26, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:32 pm and setting at 02:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 02, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1944.

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Who was born on October 26, 1944?


Famous people born on October 26, 1944:

  • Jim McCann

    Irish singer and guitarist (the dubliners, the ludlows).

  • Emanuel Cleaver

    Politician.

  • Mike Piano

    Rocker (sandpipers).

  • Ries [M] Smits

    Economist / dutch mp.

  • Mike Harding

    British professional astrologer and researcher, and also a psychotherapist.

  • Angelika Waller
    Angelika Waller
  • Nadine Netter
  • Jandek
  • Martin Jellinghaus
  • Leta Semadeni
  • Fernando Ortiz Arana

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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October 26, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 79 years 5 months old,

or 953 months and 3 days old,

or 4144 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29009 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 1944.

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

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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October 26, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1944:

  • Hiroyoshi Nishizawa

    Pilot and lieutenant in japan (d. 1944).

  • William Temple

    English archbishop and theologian (b. 1881).

  • Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom

    Tochter of queen victoria (born in 1857).

  • Carl von Noorden
  • Sandro Cabassi
  • Beatrice di Sassonia-Coburgo-Gotha
  • Béatrice du Royaume-Uni

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

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October 26, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1944:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 23rd and October 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1944 was Dance With A Dolly (With a Hole In Her Stocking) by Tony Pastor & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 23rd and October 29th.

October 26, 1944: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1944 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 23rd and October 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dance With A Dolly (With a Hole In Her Stocking)

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October 26, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Something for the Boys

Something for the Boys

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Lewis Seiler

Starring: Carmen Miranda, Michael O'Shea, Vivian Blaine, Phil Silvers

I Accuse My Parents

I Accuse My Parents

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Robert Lowell, Mary Beth Hughes, John Miljan, Vivienne Osborne

None but the Lonely Heart

None but the Lonely Heart

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Clifford Odets

The Woman in the Window

The Woman in the Window

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Fritz Lang

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, Raymond Massey, Edmund Breon

Country: United States of America

Wild Horse Phantom

Wild Horse Phantom

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Buster Crabbe, Falcon, Al St. John, Janet Warren

October 26, 1944: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 1944 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gillette Cavalcade of Sports

Gillette Cavalcade of Sports

Release year: 1944

Starring: Don Dunphy, Bill Corum, Ruby Goldstein, Jersey Joe Walcott

Country: United States of America

Missus Goes A-Shopping

Missus Goes A-Shopping

Release year: 1944

Starring: John Reed King, Gil Fates

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1944?

On October 26, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1944?

On October 26, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1944?

On October 26, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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What happened in 1944?

1944 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ralph Bunche appointed 1st Negro official in US State Department
  • Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum / Wolchow
  • General Eisenhower arrives in England

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What was the calendar for October 1944?

October 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 1944 calendar looked like.

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