Historical Events
- 1st B-29 raid against mainland Japan
De Gaulle Returns to France
French General Charles de Gaulle returns to France, landing in Normandy, proclaiming Bayeux the capital of Free France
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Grifasi, American actor, born in Buffalo, New York
- Laurie Colwin, American author (Happy All the Time), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- Lubor Niederle, Czech archaeologist and anthropologist, dies at 78
- Robert H. Iseley, American pilot (Saipan), dies when his plane is shot down in battle at 35
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About June 14, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
