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What happened on Monday August 28, 1944?

About August 28th, 1944, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 28, 1944, German forces surrendered in Marseille, France, marking a significant event in the liberation of France during World War II. This surrender facilitated the Allied advance into southern France and contributed to the overall collapse of German defenses in the region.
  • Day of the week: August 28th, 1944 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Take It Jackson by Vaughn Monroe
  • Popular movie: Jamboree directed by Joseph Santley

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August 28, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1944:

  • German surrender in Marseille On August 28, 1944, German forces surrendered in Marseille, France, marking a significant event in the liberation of France during World War II. This surrender facilitated the Allied advance into southern France and contributed to the overall collapse of German defenses in the region. source: britannica.com
  • Soviet liberation of Kaunas On August 28, 1944, Soviet forces liberated Kaunas, Lithuania, from German occupation. This event was part of the larger Soviet offensive in the Baltic region, contributing to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany in Eastern Europe. source: britannica.com
  • US First Army advances On August 28, 1944, the US First Army made significant advances in France, pushing back German forces. This movement was part of the broader Allied strategy to liberate occupied territories and was crucial in the context of the Normandy campaign. source: britannica.com
  • Liberty Ship Launch A Liberty ship was launched, contributing to the massive maritime industrial effort of the United States during World War II. These standardized cargo ships played a crucial role in supplying Allied forces and supporting the war effort.
  • US Air Raid on Ambon United States military forces conducted an air raid on Ambon, an island in Indonesia, as part of the Pacific Theater operations during World War II.

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August 28, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 28, 1944?


August 28, 1944 was a Monday and it was the 241st day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1944 can also be written as 8/28/1944 in the US and as 28/8/1944 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 28, 1944?


Famous people born on August 28, 1944:

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    Kay Parker was an English actress best known for her work in adult films during the late 1970s and 1980s. She became one of the most recognizable figures in the golden age of adult cinema, particularly noted for her performances in 'Taboo' and other prominent features. After her retirement from the industry, Parker became a New Age spiritual counselor and … [bio]

  • Boyd Coddington
    Boyd Coddington
  • Roger De Coster
    Roger De Coster
  • Angelo Licheri
    Angelo Licheri

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August 28, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1944:

  • Mafalda di Savoia
    Mafalda di Savoia
  • Ettore Bernardo Rosboch
    Ettore Bernardo Rosboch
  • Tito Poggi
    Tito Poggi
  • Charles Platon
    Charles Platon
  • István Mészáros
    István Mészáros
  • Aldo Centolani
    Aldo Centolani
  • Renato Martorelli
    Renato Martorelli
  • Bronislav Kaminskij
    Bronislav Kaminskij
  • Giovanni Duca
    Giovanni Duca
  • Alfonso Maria dello Spirito Santo
    Alfonso Maria dello Spirito Santo

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August 28, 1944: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 1944 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 28, 1944: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1944 was Take It Jackson by Vaughn Monroe, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

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August 28, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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August 28, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1944 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:34 pm and setting at 01:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1944.

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How old is someone born on August 28, 1944?


Someone born on August 28, 1944 is:

81 years 8 months old,

or 980 months and 27 days old,

or 4265 weeks

or 29855 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1944?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 28, 1944.

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