WWII: American Forces Land on Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, January 31, 1944

World War II: Battle of Carentan: American paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division secure the town of Carentan, Normandy, France. Date: June 12, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 12 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944German Forces Capture Banská Bystrica,…

World War II: During the Continuation War, the Soviet Union demands unconditional surrender from Finland during the beginning of partially successful Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive. The Finnish government refuses. Date: June 20, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 20 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More…

The Provisional Government of the French Republic enfranchises women. Date: October 5, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 5 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944British Army Lands at Walcheren, November 1, 1944Holocaust of Kedros in Crete by German Forces, August…

World War II: Captain Bobbie Brown earns a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Crucifix Hill, just outside Aachen. Date: October 8, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 8 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1944US and…

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 1944World War II: Pappy Boyington Shot Down…