Historical Events
Capa's Magnificent Eleven
Five of the "The Magnificent Eleven" photos taken by Robert Capa during the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach, Normandy first published in "Life Magazine"
- French troops free Elba
- Heavy air raid on US fleet at Guam "Turkey Shoot"
- Japanese troops conquer Changsha China
- World War II: First day of the 2 day Battle of the Philippine Sea, US naval forces defeat Japanese fleet
Famous Birthdays
- Chico Buarque, Brazilian samba singer-songwriter, and poet, born in Catete, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Bill Bradley, cricketer (bowled for England in two Tests 1899), dies
- Han Yong-woon, Korean Buddhist reformer and poet, at 65
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About June 19, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
