What happened this day in history February 20, 1944

What are the important events that happened on February 20, 1944? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 20, 1944: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 20, 1944 is the 51st day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 315 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 7, 1944 – a Sunday. 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 ‘pentacontahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $6,766.25. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone 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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February 20, 1944 Historical Events

  • 1944
    World War II: The “Big Week” began with American bomber raids on German aircraft manufacturing centers.
  • 1944
    World War II: The United States takes Eniwetok Island.

Who were born on February 20, 1944?

  • 1944
    Robert de Cotret, Canadian politician (d. 1999)
  • 1944
    Willem van Hanegem, Dutch footballer and coach

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