What happened on Thursday July 27, 1944?

Here's what happened on July 27, 1944:

• Operation Cobra: Critical Allied Breakthrough in Normandy A pivotal moment in the Normandy Campaign where American forces successfully pierce the German defensive line southwest of Saint-Lô. The 1st Infantry Division and 3rd Armored Division overcome SS Panzer divisions, advancing six kilometers and liberating towns like Périers and Lessay.
• Liberation of Majdanek Concentration Camp Soviet Army liberates the Majdanek concentration camp, revealing the horrific extent of Nazi atrocities and marking a significant moment in the Holocaust's documentation and understanding.
• US Troops Capture Strategic Position in Normandy American forces occupy le Mesnil-Herman and Hill 183, advancing their strategic position during the Normandy Campaign and continuing the push to liberate France from German occupation.
• First British Jet Fighter in Combat The Gloster Meteor, Britain's first operational jet fighter, is used in combat for the first time, marking a significant technological milestone in aerial warfare.
• US Recaptures Guam from Japanese Forces American troops regain possession of Guam, a strategic Pacific island, representing a crucial turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

Events in 1944

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

Magazines from Jul. 27, 1944

Newspapers from Jul. 27, 1944

July 27, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 209th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1944 can also be written as 7/27/1944 in the US and as 27/7/1944 in UK and Europe.

July 27, 1944 in July 1944 calendar

Famous people born on July 27, 1944:

• Bobbie Gentry

  Pioneering American country and folk singer known for her iconic hit 'Ode to Billie Joe', who significantly influenced Southern Gothic music...

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on July 27th

Famous people died on July 27, 1944:

• Perry McGillivray

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on July 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1944 was Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes by Merry Macs, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Merry Macs - Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes
2. Johnny Long & His Orchestra - Time Waits for No One
3. Betty Hutton - His Rocking Horse Ran Away
4. Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 27, 1944 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 27, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:40 pm and setting at 12:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1944.

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Someone born on July 27, 1944 is:

80 years 9 months old,

or 969 months and 17 days old,

or 4215 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29511 days old,

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

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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

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

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