What Happened on April 14, 1944

Historical Events

Event of Interest

1st Jews transported from Athens arrive at Auschwitz

  • Freighter "Fort Stikene" explodes in Bombay India, killing 1,376

Event of Interest

General Eisenhower becomes the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force

  • Greek Colonel Venizelos forms government
1944 History

Famous Birthdays

  • John Sergeant, British political journalist, radio and television broadcaster, born in Oxford, England
Born in 1944

About April 14, 1944

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries