Soviet Forces Capture Tartu, Estonia – September 6, 1944

World War II: Heinrich Kreipe is captured by Allied commandos in occupied Crete. Date: April 26, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 26 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944IBM Dedicates First Program-Controlled Calculator, Harvard Mark I, August 7, 1944World War…

World War II: The United States takes Eniwetok Atoll. Date: February 20, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 20 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Jackie Robinson Bus Protest Leads to Court-Martial, July 6, 1944Operation Pheasant Ends, Allies Liberate North Brabant,…

The Soviet Union begins the forced deportation of the Chechen and Ingush people from the North Caucasus to Central Asia. Date: February 23, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 23 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Battle of Peleliu Begins: U.S….

World War II: The 1st Air Commando Group using Sikorsky R-4 helicopters stage the first use of helicopters in combat with combat search and rescue operations in the China Burma India Theater. Date: April 22, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 22 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅…

World War II: The 872-day Siege of Leningrad is lifted. Date: January 27, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 27 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944World War II: Kassel Mission Causes USAAF’s Largest Loss, September 27, 1944Franklin D. Roosevelt Signs…