World War II: German V-2 Rocket Hits Woolworth’s in New Cross, London, November 26, 1944

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 → 📅 Other events on July 25 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944World War II: German…

World War II: Operation Pheasant, an Allied offensive to liberate North Brabant in the Netherlands, ends successfully. Date: November 4, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 4 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Allied Paratroopers Capture Caen Canal and Orne Bridges,…

World War II: Commencement of Operation Overlord: The Allied invasion of Normandy begins with the execution of Operation Neptune—commonly referred to as D-Day—the largest seaborne invasion in history. Nearly 160,000 Allied troops cross the English Channel with about 5,000 landing and assault craft, 289 escort vessels, and 277 minesweepers participating. By the end of the…

Börse Berlin building burns down after being hit in an air raid during World War II. Date: May 24, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Allies Launch Operation Shingle at Anzio, Italy – January…

World War II: The Lotta Svärd Movement is disbanded under the terms of the armistice treaty in Finland after the Continuation War. Date: November 23, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 23 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944World War II:…

World War II: The Red Army begins the Uman–Botoșani offensive in the western Ukrainian SSR. Date: March 5, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 5 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Communist Party of Transcarpathian Ukraine Founded in Mukachevo, November 19,…