Historical Events
Event of Interest
British premier Winston Churchill arrives in Italy

Winston Churchill
- French 5th Armour division recaptures Sées
Event of Interest
Klaus Barbie, Gestapo head of Lyon France leaves for Auschwitz

Klaus Barbie
- US air raid on Palembang
Famous Birthdays
- David Pearl, British judge
- Ian McDiarmid, Scottish actor
1944 Highlights
About August 11, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo