Historical Events
Meeting of Allied Generals
Allied generals Bernard Montgomery, Miles Dempsey and Omar Bradley discuss a future breakthrough in the European theatre during World War II
- British 8th Army occupies Florence
Radio Premiere
Jackie Gleason-Les Tremayne show premieres on NBC radio
Famous Birthdays
- David Mahler, American pianist and composer, born in Plainfield, New Jersey
- Divina Galica, British athlete and racing driver, born in Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire, England
- Kevin Tighe, American actor (Newsie, Another 48 Hours, K-9), born in Los Angeles, California
About August 13, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
