What are the important events that happened on August 9, 1944? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 9, 1944: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 9, 1944 is the 222^nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 144 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 27, 1944 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘dihectaicosadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $280.20. (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 9, 1944 Historical Events

• 1944 –
  Continuation war: The Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive, the largest offensive launched by Soviet Union against Finland during the Second World War, ends to a strategic stalemate. Both Finnish and Soviet troops at the Finnish front dug to defensive positions, and the front remains stable until the end of the war.
• 1944 –
  The United States Forest Service and the Wartime Advertising Council release posters featuring Smokey Bear for the first time.

Who were born on August 9, 1944?

• 1944 –
  Khaleda Zia, Bangladeshi politician and former Prime Minister.
• 1944 –
  Sam Elliott, American actor

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