World War II: The Red Army enters Lviv, a major city in western Ukraine, capturing it from the Nazis. Only 300 Jews survive out of 160,000 living in Lviv prior to occupation. Date: July 26, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 26 π Events on this day in 1944 π …
World War II: Operation Spring near Caen is one of the bloodiest days for the First Canadian Army during the war. Date: July 25, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 25 π Events on this day in 1944 π On This Day (Today)
The Polish Committee of National Liberation publishes its manifesto, starting the period of Communist rule in Poland. Date: July 22, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 22 π Events on this day in 1944 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: Claus von Stauffenberg and four fellow conspirators are executed for the July 20 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Date: July 21, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 21 π Events on this day in 1944 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: Battle of Guam: American troops land on Guam, starting a battle that will end on August 10. Date: July 21, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 21 π Events on this day in 1944 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt led by German Army Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg. Date: July 20, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 20 π Events on this day in 1944 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: Hideki TΕjΕ resigns as Prime Minister of Japan because of numerous setbacks in the war effort. Date: July 18, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 18 π Events on this day in 1944 π On This Day (Today)
Port Chicago disaster: Near the San Francisco Bay, two ships laden with ammunition for the war explode in Port Chicago, California, killing 320. Date: July 17, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 17 π Events on this day in 1944 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: Continuation War: Finland wins the Battle of TaliβIhantala, the largest battle ever fought in northern Europe. The Red Army withdraws its troops from Ihantala and digs into a defensive position, thus ending the VyborgβPetrozavodsk Offensive. Date: July 9, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 9 π Events…
World War II: American forces take Saipan, bringing the Japanese archipelago within range of B-29 raids, and causing the downfall of the Tojo government. Date: July 9, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 9 π Events on this day in 1944 π On This Day (Today)