What are the important events that happened on August 19, 1944? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 19, 1944: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 19, 1944 is the 232nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 134 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 6, 1944 – a Saturday. 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 ‘dihectatriacontadigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $7,005.00. (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 19, 1944 Historical Events
- 1944 –World War II: Liberation of Paris – Paris rises against German occupation with the help of Allied troops.
Who were born on August 19, 1944?
- 1944 –Bodil Malmsten, Swedish writer
- 1944 –Buzz Kilman, Chicago radio personality
- 1944 –Charles Wang, Chinese-born philanthropist
- 1944 –Eddy Raven, American country music artist
- 1944 –Jack Canfield, American author and speaker
Who died on August 19, 1944?
- 1944 –Günther von Kluge, German field marshal (b. 1882)
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