1944 in Denmark
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Incumbents
- Monarch - HM Christian XChristian X of DenmarkChristian X was King of Denmark from 1912 to 1947 and the only King of Iceland between 1918 and 1944....
- Prime minister - German military ruleOccupation of DenmarkNazi Germany's occupation of Denmark began with Operation Weserübung on 9 April 1940, and lasted until German forces withdrew at the end of World War II following their surrender to the Allies on 5 May 1945. Contrary to the situation in other countries under German occupation, most Danish...
Events
- September 19 - The occupying German army begins arresting members of the Danish police in Denmark's main cities, leading to the deportation of the Danish policeDeportation of the Danish policeDuring World War II, the Danish government choose to cooperate with the Nazi occupation force. Even though this applied to the Danish police as well, many were reluctant to cooperate...
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Births
- 10 April – – Jørgen JensenJørgen Jensen (athlete)Jørgen Pilegaard Jensen was a long-distance runner from Denmark, who won the inaugural 1975 edition of Amsterdam Marathon, clocking 2:16:51 on May 3, 1975. He represented his native country in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972.-Achievements:-References:* *...
, athlete (died 20092009 in Denmark-January:* January 16 - Somali pirates release the Danish cargo ship CEC Future after receiving a ransom payment.* January 31 - Niels Brinck wins Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009.-February:...
) - 5 October - Nils MalmrosNils MalmrosNils Malmros , a Danish film director and screenwriter, is considered a leading auteur of realism in Danish cinema. Malmros is noted for his detailed focus on the common growing pains of adolescence and the loss of innocence, which he draws from his childhood experiences growing up in Århus, Denmark...
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Deaths
- January 4 – Kaj MunkKaj MunkKaj Harald Leininger Munk was a Danish playwright and Lutheran pastor, known for his cultural engagement and his martyrdom during the Occupation of Denmark of World War II...
, playwright and Lutheran priest (born 18981898 in Denmark-Incumbents:* Monarch – HM Christian IX* Prime minister – Hugo Egmont Hørring-Births:* January 11 – Hans Kirk, author * January 13 – Kaj Munk, playwright and Lutheran priest...
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