Historical Events
20 July Plot
Adolf Hitler survives an assassination attempt led by German army officer Claus Von Stauffenberg
- British and Canadian troops occupy Hill 67/Ifs/Bras/Frenouville, Normandy
- Browns Nelson Potter is 1st pitcher suspended for throwing spitballs
- Canadian Cameron Highlanders conquer St Andre
- Death March of 1,200 Jews from Lipcani Moldavia begins
- Fieldmarshal von Kluge consults with German commandant at Caen
- Fifty are hurt in rioting in front of the presidential palace in Mexico City
- Flying Fortresses of US 8th Air Force attack Leipzig/Dessau
Eisenhower visits Montgomery
General Eisenhower visits Montgomery's headquarter in Normandy
- Heavy storm hampers British offensive at Caen
- Japanese aircraft carrier Hijo sunk by US air attack
- Liberators of US 8th Air Force attack Gotha Russelsheim/Eisenach
- US 15th Air Force attacks Friedrichshaven Memmingen
- US 9th Air Force bombs railroad at Chaulnes Sable-sur-Sarthe/Dreux
- US invades Japanese-occupied Guam
FDR Nominated for a 4th Term
US President FDR nominated for an unprecedented 4th term at Democratic convention
- Violent battles in Verrieres-hill (Normandy)
Famous Birthdays
- Mel Daniels, professional basketball player (Hall of Fame 2012), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2015)
- Wim Van Drimmelen, Dutch sect Science Council of Government policy
Famous Deaths
- Arthur J Treadwell, English mayor of Stoke Newington, dies at about 71
- Brandt, col/German staff chief, dies in bombing
- Claus von Stauffenberg, German antifascist colonel (attempted to assassinate Hitler), dies by firing squad at 36
- Friedrich Olbricht, German general (July 20th plotter), executed
- Heinz Burns, German (Olympic gold 1936), dies in bombing
- Korten, chef gen of Germany Luftwaffe, dies in bomb explosion
- Ludwig Beck, German general (July 20th plot), dies at 64
- Mertz, German colonel (July 20th plotter), executed
- Mildred Harris, American actress (b. 1901)
- Rudolf Schmundt, German general /Hitler's Army adjunct, dies from wounds in attempt to assassinate Hitler at 48
- Werner von Haeffen, German lieutenant (July 20th plotter), executed
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About July 20, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
