Historical Events
- 1st jet fighter used in combat (Messerschmitt 262)
- Japanese banzai-attack on Guam
- Operation Cobra: US forces begin major offensive in Normandy with air bombardment
- World War II: Operation Spring - one of Canada's bloodiest days, 18,444 casualties and 5,021 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Mijanou van Baarzel, Dutch actress (Klaverweide-Alicia)
- Molly Bennett Aiken, American foundation administrator (riding for the handicapped), born in Hollywood, California
- Tom Dawes, American rock bassist (The Cyrkle - "Red Rubber Ball"), and commercial jingle composer ("Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz” for Alka-Seltzer and “7Up, the Uncola”), born in Albany, New York (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Lesley J McNair, US Lieutenant General killed by friendly fire at St-Lo
- Max Kommerell, German literary critic (Die Gefangenen), dies of cancer at 42
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About July 25, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
