World War II: Operation Nordwind Begins, December 31, 1944

World War II: Continuation War: Finland wins the Battle of Tali–Ihantala, 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 Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive. Date: July 9, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 9 📅 Events…

World War II: Liberation of Paris: Paris, France rises against German occupation with the help of Allied troops. Date: August 19, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 19 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Auschwitz Sonderkommando Revolt Burns Crematorium IV, October…

World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy, begins. Date: February 15, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 15 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944Germany Begins V-1 and V-2 Attacks on Antwerp, Belgium, November 26, 1944Claus von Stauffenberg Executed…

Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected for a record fourth term as President of the United States. Date: November 7, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 7 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944World War II: German V-2 Rocket Hits Woolworth’s in…

World War II: The Battle of Eniwetok begins. The battle ends in an American victory on February 22. Date: February 17, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 17 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944SBS Raid on Santorini Garrison, April 24,…