What happened on Tuesday September 26, 1944?

Here's what happened on September 26, 1944:

• Battle of Arnhem Concludes in Allied Defeat The Battle of Arnhem concluded with a decisive German victory, as German forces successfully linked up on both sides of the Lower Rhine river and eliminated the last pockets of British resistance, dealing a significant blow to the Allied Operation Market Garden.
• Operation Market Garden Ends in Allied Withdrawal Operation Market Garden, a major Allied offensive in the Netherlands, concluded with a strategic withdrawal after failing to secure key bridges and establish a rapid route into Germany, representing a significant setback for Allied plans.
• British and Polish Paratroopers Evacuate Oosterbeek During Operation Market Garden, British and Polish paratroopers were forced to evacuate Oosterbeek near Arnhem after intense fighting, marking a significant retreat for Allied forces in the Netherlands.
• Dutch Hunger Winter Begins The infamous 'Hongerwinter' (Hunger Winter) commenced in the German-occupied northern Netherlands, marking the beginning of a devastating period of extreme food shortages that would cause widespread suffering and thousands of deaths.
• Soviet Forces Occupy Estonia Soviet military forces completed the occupation of Estonia, a strategic Baltic state, as part of their westward advance during World War II, significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe.
• Brazilian Troops Control Serchio Valley in Gothic Line Brazilian Expeditionary Force troops successfully secured control of the Serchio valley region in Italy after ten days of intense combat, demonstrating their significant contribution to the Allied war effort in the European theater.

Events in 1944

September 26, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 26, 1944

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 1944

September 26, 1944: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Philadelphia Eagles - Boston Yanks : 28 - 7

September 26, 1944 was a Tuesday and it was the 270th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1944 can also be written as 9/26/1944 in the US and as 26/9/1944 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 1944 in September 1944 calendar

Famous people born on September 26, 1944:

• Anne Robinson

  Iconic British television host famous for her sharp-tongued hosting of 'The Weakest Link', a popular game show that aired in both the UK and...

• Jan Brewer

  Republican politician who served as the 22nd Governor of Arizona from 2009 to 2015, known for her conservative policies and significant...

• Keith O'Nions

  English geologist and academic.

• Helmut Bakaitis
• Peter Turrini

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on September 26th

Famous people died on September 26, 1944:

• Alberto Bolaffi
• Edwin J. Burke
• Pedro Pablo Dartnell

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on September 26th

September 26, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1944 was It Could Happen To You by Jo Stafford, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Jo Stafford - It Could Happen To You
2. Red Foley - Smoke on the Water
3. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Together

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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September 26, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 26, 1944 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 26, 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 September 26, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 03:18 pm and setting at 01:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 02, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Oct 02, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 1944

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Someone born on September 26, 1944 is:

80 years 7 months old,

or 967 months and 11 days old,

or 4206 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29443 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 26, 1944?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 26, 1944.

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