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1944 (MCMXLIV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1944th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1944 a year special to you? Discover what 1944 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1944, 1944 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1944, how old is someone born in 1944 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1944.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1944 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1944
- Who was the U.S. President in 1944?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1944?
- Who was the Pope in 1944?
- 1944: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1944?
- What was the most popular movie in 1944?
- What was the best selling book in 1944?
- How old is someone born in 1944?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1944?
What was 1944 known for ?
- In 1944, the world was plunged into the chaos of World War II. In April, U.S. troops rehearsing for the Normandy Landings were attacked by German E-boats.
- In Europe, June saw the establishment of the Provisional French Government and the fall of Rome, first Axis capital to be taken by the Allies. By June 5th, the German Navy’s Enigma Code, which had hampered Allied efforts for most of the war, is decoded almost in real time and British bombers bombard the Normandy coast in preparation for the Normandy Landings which take place the following day.
- On June 6th, 155,000 Allied troops land on the coast of Normandy – the largest amphibious military operation ever. Over the next two months, the Allies pushed through to Paris, liberating the French capital and loosening Nazi Germany’s hold on Western Europe.
- In the arts, Michael Curtiz’s Casablanca wins Best Picture at the 16th Academy Awards on March 2nd and Jean-Paul Sartre publishes No Exit in May, including his most famous quotation, “Hell is other people”. Another famous play, Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, premiered in Chicago in December.
- World War II prevents the London Summer Olympics from being held and the Winter Olympics slated to take place at Cortina d’Ampezzo in Northern Italy are also cancelled. In science, Austrian podiatrist Hans Asperger published his paper on Asperger Syndrome on June 3rd, providing a key description of the symptoms of autism. Another Austrian intellectual, Friedrich Hayek, published The Road to Serfdom in March, which was tremendously influential on conservative and libertarian thought.
- Notable births in 1944 include English guitarist Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin fame, American director and writer George Lucas, South Korean politician and United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and Swiss immunologist and Nobel Prize Winner R.M. Zinkernagel.
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Key World Leaders of 1944
Who was the U.S. President in 1944?
In 1944, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1933 to April 12, 1945. During his presidency, he led the U.S. through the Great Depression with the New Deal and through World War II as Commander-in-Chief.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1944?
In 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative). During his premiership, he led Britain through World War II and helped secure victory for the Allies.
Who was the Pope in 1944?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1944 was Pope Pius XII who had held the papacy since 1939. During his papacy, he led the Church through World War II, maintaining neutrality while secretly aiding Jewish refugees and opposing totalitarianism.
1944: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
In 1944, Dwight D. Eisenhower was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. General Eisenhower was Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during 1944's Operation Overlord.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1944?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1944, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was White Christmas by Frank Sinatra
What was the most popular movie in 1944?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Anguish by Sonny Mallhi
What was the best selling book in 1944?
How old is someone born in 1944?
Someone born in 1944 is 81 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1944?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1944 was the Year of the Monkey.
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