On This Day

What Happened on August 11, 1944

Day of the Week: Friday

Historical Events


Event of interestEvent of Interest

British premier Winston Churchill arrives in Italy

Soldier, Author and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill
Soldier, Author and British Prime Minister
Winston Churchill
  • French 5th Armour division recaptures Sées
  • Klaus Barbie, Gestapo head of Lyon France leaves for Auschwitz
  • US air raid on Palembang

Famous Birthdays

  • David Pearl, British judge
  • Ian McDiarmid, Scottish actor

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