What happened on Saturday December 30, 1944?

Here's what happened on December 30, 1944:

• Battle of Leyte: Major Allied Victory in the Philippines In a significant military engagement during World War II, tens of thousands of Imperial Japanese Army soldiers are killed in action during the Battle of Leyte, representing a crucial turning point for Filipino and Allied forces in the Pacific theater.
• Hungary Declares War on Nazi Germany During World War II, Hungary officially declares war on Nazi Germany, marking a significant shift in the country's allegiance during the late stages of the conflict.
• Battle of the Bulge: German 5th Panzer Army's Maneuver During the Battle of the Bulge, the German 5th Panzer Army attempts to encircle Bastogne while the U.S. Third Army launches a counterattack toward Houffalize, representing a critical moment in the Allied defense.
• Edward Stettinius Jr. Becomes U.S. Secretary of State Edward Stettinius Jr. assumes the role of United States Secretary of State in the final days of the Roosevelt administration, succeeding Cordell Hull and preparing for the transition of power.
• 1944 Olympics Suspended Due to World War II The 1944 Summer Olympics, originally scheduled for London, and the Winter Olympics planned for Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, are suspended due to the ongoing global conflict of World War II.
• King George II of Greece Abdicates King George II of Greece officially abdicates his throne, appointing Archbishop Damaskinos of Athens as Regent in 1945, signaling a major political transition in Greece during World War II.
• Pippi Longstocking Published Swedish children's author Astrid Lindgren publishes her first book, 'Pippi Longstocking', introducing a beloved character that would become a global literary icon.
• Tetra Pak Milk Packaging Invented In Sweden, Erik Wallenberg and Ruben Rausing innovate a revolutionary method of packaging milk in paper, founding the company Tetra Pak and transforming food packaging technology.
• First Paper on Asperger Syndrome Published Hans Asperger publishes his groundbreaking paper on Asperger syndrome, contributing to the early understanding of autism spectrum disorders.
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Established The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence is founded in the United States, marking an important step in addressing substance abuse and addiction.
• Northwest Passage Navigated in Both Directions Canadian Arctic explorer Henry Larsen becomes the first person to successfully navigate the Northwest Passage in both directions using a schooner, documenting the historic journey in his autobiography 'The Big Ship'.
• Last Known Asiatic Lion in Iran The last known evidence of the Asiatic lion in the wild in Iran's Khuzestan Province is recorded, highlighting the species' critical conservation status.

Events in 1944

December 30, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 30, 1944

Newspapers from Dec. 30, 1944

December 30, 1944 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1944 can also be written as 12/30/1944 in the US and as 30/12/1944 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1944 in December 1944 calendar

Famous people born on December 30, 1944:

• William J. Fallon

  Prominent U.S.

• Patrick Topaloff

  French entertainer known for his versatile career in comedy, acting, and music during the late 20th century.

• Lynne Burmyn

  Innovative astrologer who developed specialized chart services for children and wrote influential books on astrological interpretations.

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on December 30th

Famous people died on December 30, 1944:

• Romain Rolland

  French writer and Nobel Prize laureate known for his novel 'Jean-Christophe'.

• Gedeon Richter
• Emanuele Ciaceri

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on December 30th

December 30, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 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 30th 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 30, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 30, 1944 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 30, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:49 pm and setting at 09:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on December 30, 1944

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Someone born on December 30, 1944 is:

80 years 4 months old,

or 964 months and 14 days old,

or 4193 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29355 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 30, 1944?

There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 30, 1944.

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