What happened on Thursday July 20, 1944?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1944:

• Hitler Assassination Attempt - 20 July Plot A dramatic assassination attempt against Adolf Hitler was conducted by German Army officers, led by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg. A bomb was planted in a briefcase during a military conference at the Wolf's Lair headquarters, resulting in minor injuries to Hitler but killing four people and wounding 20 others. The failed coup attempt, known as Operation Valkyrie, aimed to overthrow the Nazi regime.
• Roosevelt Nominated for Fourth Presidential Term The Democratic Party officially nominated Franklin D. Roosevelt for an unprecedented fourth term as President of the United States, a historic moment during World War II that demonstrated the nation's continued confidence in his leadership.
• US Invasion of Guam The United States launched an invasion of Guam, a strategic Pacific island occupied by Japanese forces during World War II, marking a significant moment in the Pacific Theater of the war.
• Cholera Epidemic in Bombay Health authorities in Bombay, India, announced a severe cholera epidemic that had claimed 34,000 lives over the past three months, highlighting the significant public health challenges of the era.
• Riots in Mexico City Fifty people were injured during riots in front of the presidential palace in Mexico City, indicating significant political tension.
• T.G. Sheppard Birth T.G. Sheppard, a country music singer known for hits like "Only One You" and "Without You", was born on this date.

Events in 1944

July 20, 1944: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1944

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1944

July 20, 1944 was a Thursday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1944 can also be written as 7/20/1944 in the US and as 20/7/1944 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1944 in July 1944 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1944:

• Mel Daniels

  NBA Hall of Fame player who was a key figure in the Indiana Pacers' early success, revolutionizing the power forward position in...

• Olivier de Kersauson

  Renowned French sailor famous for his extraordinary long-distance sailing achievements and multiple world record-breaking voyages.

• Jon Peck

  Son of legendary actor Gregory Peck, Jon was a television reporter at KCOY TV for six years, leveraging his family's media connections.

• Patrick Rimbert

Famous people born in 1944

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1944:

• Mildred Harris

  Mildred Harris was a prominent silent film actress during the early 20th century, known for her roles in numerous films during the golden...

• Ludwig Beck

  German general and Chief of the German General Staff during the early years of World War II.

• Enrico Rocca

Famous people who died in 1944

Famous people who died on July 20th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 20, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1944 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 1944 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 20, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:55 am and setting at 09:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1944.

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 1944

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Someone born on July 20, 1944 is:

80 years 9 months old,

or 969 months and 24 days old,

or 4216 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29518 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1944?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 20, 1944.

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