What Happened on April 14, 1944

Historical Events

Greek Jews to Auschwitz

1st Jews transported from Athens arrive at Auschwitz

  • Freighter "Fort Stikene" explodes in Bombay India, killing 1,376

Eisenhower Supreme Allied Commander

General Eisenhower becomes the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force

  • Greek Colonel Venizelos forms government

Famous Birthdays

  • Arogyaswami Paulraj, Indian engineer and inventor (MIMO Wireless Technology), born in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, British India [1]
  • John Sergeant, British political journalist, radio and television broadcaster, born in Oxford, England

About April 14, 1944

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries