Historical Events
- Allied air force bomb Germany for 6 hours
- Frank McCormick (Reds) HR off Ace Adams (Giants) in both games of DH
- US 4th Armour division occupiers Avranches (Normandy, France)
Famous Birthdays
- Terry Jarvis, New Zealand cricket batsman (13 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 187 in 387 partnership with Glenn Turner v WI 1972), born in Auckland, New Zealand
Famous Weddings
- Sociologist and civil rights activist Gordon Hirabayashi marries Esther Schmoe while out on bail fighting internment during WWII
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About July 29, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
