Historical Events
Meeting of Interest
British premier Winston Churchill flies to France, meets Montgomery
Event of Interest
Field Marshal Günther von Kluge warns Hitler of impending collapse of front in Normandy
- General Koiso becomes Premier of Japan
- US forces land on Guam during its recapture from the Japanese (Operation Forager)
Famous Birthdays
- Buchi Emecheta, Nigerian-English writer and novelist (Second Class Citizen; The Bride Price), born in Lagos, British Nigeria (d. 2017)
- John Atta Mills, President of Ghana (2009-2012), born in Tarkwa, Gold Coast (d. 2012)
- Paul Wellstone, American politician (Sen-D-Minnesota 1991-2002), born in Washington D.C. (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
- Gerrit van den Bosch, led illegal Dutch CPN party, dies in Dachau
- Henning von Tresckow, German Major General (organized resistance against Hitler in July 20th plot), commits suicide at 43
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About July 21, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
