Historical Events
- 4th Canadian Armoured division occupiers Trun, Normandy
Walter Model Takes Command
German field marshal Walter Model replaces Günther von Kluge in Normandy
- Soviet troops arrive at Austria-Prussia border
- US 12 Army Corps occupies Orleans
- US 320th regiment infantry occupies Châteaudun
- Yanks Johnny Lindell ties record with 4 consecutive doubles in a game
Famous Birthdays
Larry Ellison (79 years old)
American businessman (founder of Oracle Corporation), born in Manhattan, New York
Famous Deaths
- John Trumble, Australian cricket all-rounder (7 Tests, 10 wickets; brother of Hugh), dies at 80
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About August 17, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
