What happened on Thursday January 27, 1944?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1944:

• Siege of Leningrad Lifted During World War II, the Soviet Red Army successfully broke the devastating two-year siege of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), ending one of the longest and most brutal blockades in modern military history. The siege, which lasted 872 days, resulted in immense human suffering, with approximately 600,000 civilians dying from starvation, bombardment, and harsh winter conditions.
• US Army Signals Intelligence Service Recruits Nisei The US Army Signals Intelligence Service (SIS) made its first formal request for 25 Military Intelligence Service (MIS) Nisei personnel to work at the Vint Hill Farms intercept station in Virginia. This recruitment highlighted the critical role of Japanese-American soldiers in military intelligence during World War II, despite facing significant discrimination.
• Nick Mason Born Nick Mason, the legendary drummer and founding member of the iconic rock band Pink Floyd, was born on this date. Mason is known for his distinctive drumming style and has been a constant member of the band throughout its entire history.
• Máirín Corrigan Born Máirín Corrigan, an Irish activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was born. Her work likely focused on peace, human rights, or social justice, contributing significantly to international humanitarian efforts.
• Boston Braves Management Change Casey Stengel resigned as manager of the Boston Braves after serving since 1938. Simultaneously, Lou Perini, Guido Rugo, and Joseph Maney acquired control of the baseball team, marking a significant ownership and leadership transition.

Events in 1944

January 27, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 27, 1944

Newspapers from Jan. 27, 1944

January 27, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 27th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1944 can also be written as 1/27/1944 in the US and as 27/1/1944 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1944 in January 1944 calendar

Famous people born on January 27, 1944:

• Nick Mason

  Nick Mason is a renowned British drummer and founding member of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd, known for his innovative drumming style...

• Mairead Corrigan

  Prize laureate for the courageous efforts in founding a movement to put an end to the violent conflict in Northern Ireland.

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on January 27th

Famous people died on January 27, 1944:

• Zosimo Marinelli
• Thomas Spreiter

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on January 27th

January 27, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 1944 was No Love, No Nothin' by Ella Mae Morse, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

1. Ella Mae Morse - No Love, No Nothin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 27, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 27, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 27, 1944 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 27, 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 January 27, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:43 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 10, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Feb 09, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on January 27, 1944

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Someone born on January 27, 1944 is:

81 years 2 months old,

or 974 months and 27 days old,

or 4238 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29672 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 27, 1944?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 27, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 27, 1944.

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