What happened on Thursday December 28, 1944?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1944:

• Battle of the Bulge: Critical Turning Point American troops began gaining significant ground in their strategic counteroffensive during the Battle of the Bulge. Adolf Hitler, against the counsel of his senior military advisors, controversially ordered a halt to the German advance while prohibiting any retreat. This decision left German units exposed, exhausted, and vulnerable to the well-supplied and reinforced Allied forces positioned across the Ardennes Front, effectively marking a pivotal moment in the World War II European theater.
• Allied Leadership Meeting in Belgium General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery convened a strategic meeting in Hasselt, Belgium, likely to discuss ongoing military operations during the critical Battle of the Bulge.
• Birth of Innovative Scientist Kary Mullis, an American chemist who would later win the Nobel Prize, was born. He is most famous for developing the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique, which revolutionized molecular biology and genetic research.
• Maurice Richard's NHL Record Hockey legend Maurice Richard made NHL history by becoming the first player to score eight points in a single game, a remarkable achievement in professional ice hockey.
• Baseball Player Honored for Military Service Buddy Lewis, former third baseman for the Washington baseball team, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, recognizing his exceptional military service and bravery during World War II.

Events in 1944

December 28, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 28, 1944

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 1944

December 28, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1944 can also be written as 12/28/1944 in the US and as 28/12/1944 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1944 in December 1944 calendar

Famous people born on December 28, 1944:

• Kary Mullis

  Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who invented the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), a groundbreaking technique that revolutionized genetic...

• Johnny Isakson

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on December 28th

Famous people died on December 28, 1944:

• Richard Hesse
• Klavdija Ivanovna Nikolaeva

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on December 28th

December 28, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1944 was I Dream Of You (More Than You Dream I Do) by Andy Russell, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

1. Andy Russell - I Dream Of You (More Than You Dream I Do)
2. Frank Sinatra - White Christmas
3. Tony Pastor - Robin Hood

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 28, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:58 pm and setting at 08:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Dec 29, 1944.

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Someone born on December 28, 1944 is:

80 years 3 months old,

or 963 months and 26 days old,

or 4190 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29336 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1944?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 28, 1944.

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