Historical Events
- Harry Crosby takes 1st rocket airplane, MX-324, for maiden flight
Famous Deaths
- William Gillies Whittaker, English composer, dies at 67
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About July 5, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
