What happened this day in history August 15, 1944

What are the important events that happened on August 15, 1944? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 15, 1944: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 15, 1944 is the 228th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 138 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 2, 1944 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaicosaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $6,905.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Monkey is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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August 15, 1944 Historical Events

  • 1944
    World War II: Operation Dragoon – Allied forces land in southern France.

Who were born on August 15, 1944?

  • 1944
    Dimitris Sioufas, Greek lawyer and politician
  • 1944
    Linda Ellerbee, American journalist
  • 1944
    Sylvie Vartan, Bulgarian-French pop singer
  • 1944
    Tom Murphy, American politician

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