Historical Events
- Chicago Cubs Bill Nicholson hits 4 HRs in a doubleheader
- Conference of Bretton Woods signed; IMF operations begin
- Soviet Army marches into Lublin, Poland
- US forces invade Japanese-held Tinian in WW II
- US troops occupy Pisa, Italy
Famous Birthdays
- Dino Danelli, American rock drummer (Fotomaker; Young Rascals; Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul), born in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 2022)
- Judith Bosch, Dutch radio and TV-hostess (Tweekamp, Zeskamp), born in Leiden, Netherlands
Famous Weddings
Susan Hayward
Actress Susan Hayward (27) weds actor Jess Barker (32) at St. Thomas Church in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Helmuth James von Moltke, German earl (July 20th plotter), executed by the Nazis for treason at 37
- Max Nettlau, German anarchist and historian, dies at 79
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About July 23, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
