What happened on Monday January 31, 1944?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1944:

• D-Day Operation Overlord Postponed The massive Allied invasion of Normandy, Operation Overlord (commonly known as D-Day), was postponed from its original planned date and rescheduled for June. This delay allowed for more extensive planning and preparation for what would become one of the most significant military operations in modern history.
• US Forces Land in Marshall Islands During World War II During World War II, American military forces launched a strategic invasion of Kwajalein Atoll and other surrounding islands in the Japanese-controlled Marshall Islands. This operation was a critical part of the Pacific Theater campaign, aimed at pushing back Japanese military control and establishing strategic positions in the Pacific.
• Darby's Rangers Decimated at Battle of Cisterna During the Anzio campaign in World War II, the 1st Ranger Battalion, famously known as Darby's Rangers, was tragically destroyed while significantly outnumbered during a fierce engagement at the Battle of Cisterna in Italy. This devastating loss highlighted the extreme risks and sacrifices of special forces operations during the war.
• German Submarine U-592 Sunk The German submarine U-592 was sunk off the coast of Ireland during World War II, contributing to the ongoing Battle of the Atlantic and the Allied efforts to disrupt German naval operations.

Events in 1944

January 31, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1944

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1944

January 31, 1944 was a Monday and it was the 31st day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1944 can also be written as 1/31/1944 in the US and as 31/1/1944 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1944 in January 1944 calendar

Famous people died on January 31, 1944:

• Jean Giraudoux

  French author and playwright (b. 1882).

• Vittorio Mallozzi
• Thomas W. Hardwick
• Árpád Weisz

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on January 31st

January 31, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1944 was Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me by Woody Herman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

1. Woody Herman & His Orchestra - Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me
2. Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra - Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
3. Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra - When They Ask About You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1944 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:00 pm and setting at 01:27 am.

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 31, 1944

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Someone born on January 31, 1944 is:

81 years 2 months old,

or 974 months and 23 days old,

or 4238 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29668 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1944?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 31, 1944.

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