US and British Navies Bombard Cherbourg in World War II, June 25, 1944

World War II: At least 1,104 Japanese POWs in Australia attempt to escape from a camp at Cowra, New South Wales; 545 temporarily succeed but are later either killed, commit suicide, or are recaptured. Date: August 5, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 5 📅 Events on this day in…

The United States Forest Service and the Wartime Advertising Council release posters featuring Smokey Bear for the first time. Date: August 9, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944United Negro College Fund Incorporated April…

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 1944Jackie Robinson Bus Protest Leads to Court-Martial, July 6, 1944Battle of the…

Nazi German troops end the week-long Wola massacre, during which time at least 40,000 people are killed indiscriminately or in mass executions. Date: August 12, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 12 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Allied Bombing of…

World War II: The Nemmersdorf massacre against German civilians takes place. Date: October 21, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 21 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944World War II: Archiginnasio Anatomical Theatre Destroyed in Bologna Air-Raid January 29, 1944German Counterattack…