What happened today in 1944?

About July 10th, 1944, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 10th, 1944, the northern part of Caen was finally liberated by the 8th British Corps, more than a month after D-Day. The British military forces launched an offensive focusing on the strategic Hill 112, located 3 kilometers southwest of Calvados' capital. This operation, known as Operation Jupiter, aimed to pierce the front in the Odon valley and cross the Orne River, marking a significant advancement in the Allied campaign to liberate France.
  • Day of the week: July 10th, 1944 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: I'll Walk Alone by Martha Tilton
  • Popular movie: Anguish directed by Sonny Mallhi

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