What happened on Saturday January 29, 1944?

Here's what happened on January 29, 1944:

• USS Missouri Launched The USS Missouri, a significant Iowa-class battleship and the last battleship commissioned by the US Navy, was launched on this historic day. This vessel would later become famous for hosting the Japanese surrender ceremony in World War II, marking the official end of the conflict.
• German Air Raid on London In a significant World War II bombing campaign, 285 German bombers conducted a massive air raid on London, England, continuing the strategic aerial bombardment of the British capital.
• Koniuchy Massacre During World War II, Soviet partisan units launched a brutal attack on the Polish village of Koniuchy (now Kaniūkai, Lithuania), resulting in the tragic deaths of approximately 38 civilians, including men, women, and children. This event represents a dark chapter of wartime atrocities.
• Battle of Cisterna The Battle of Cisterna took place in central Italy during World War II, representing an important military engagement in the Italian campaign.
• Archiginnasio Anatomical Theatre Destroyed During a World War II air raid in Bologna, Italy, the historic Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio was completely destroyed, representing a significant cultural loss amidst the ongoing conflict.
• Battle of the Green Islands American and New Zealand forces initiated the Battle of the Green Islands, launching an invasion that would be part of the broader Pacific theater of World War II.
• HMS Spartan Sunk During World War II, the British HMS Spartan (95) was sunk by a Henschel Hs 293 German aircraft off the coast of Anzio in western Italy, highlighting the naval warfare of the period.
• Chudovo Captured Soviet forces successfully captured the strategic location of Chudovo during World War II, contributing to their ongoing military operations.

Events in 1944

January 29, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 29, 1944

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 1944

January 29, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 29th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1944 can also be written as 1/29/1944 in the US and as 29/1/1944 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1944 in January 1944 calendar

Famous people born on January 29, 1944:

• Susana Giménez

  Susana Giménez is a prominent Argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman who has been a major media personality in Latin America.

• Yoweri Museveni

  President of Uganda since 1986, known for his long-standing political leadership and significant influence in East African politics.

• Andrew Loog Oldham

  English rock and roll producer who played a significant role in the music industry, particularly with the Rolling Stones in the 1960s.

• John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on January 29th

Famous people died on January 29, 1944:

• William Allen White

  American newspaper editor and author known for his editorial writing.

• Oberdan Chiesa

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 1944 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:55 am and setting at 11:11 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 29, 1944

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Someone born on January 29, 1944 is:

81 years 3 months old,

or 975 months and 15 days old,

or 4241 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29691 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1944?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 29, 1944.

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