What happened this day in history January 18, 1944

What are the important events that happened on January 18, 1944? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 18, 1944: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 18, 1944 is the 18th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 348 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 5, 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 ‘octadecagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $13,731.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

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

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

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January 18, 1944 Historical Events

  • 1944
    Soviet forces liberate Leningrad, effectively ending a three year Nazi siege, known as the Siege of Leningrad.
  • 1944
    The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City hosts a jazz concert for the first time. The performers are Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Artie Shaw, Roy Eldridge and Jack Teagarden.

Who were born on January 18, 1944?

  • 1944
    Carl Morton, American baseball player (d. 1983)
  • 1944
    Paul Keating, twenty-fourth Prime Minister of Australia

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