Historical Events
- 1st B-29 bombing raid; 1 plane lost due to engine failure
D-Day
After receiving favorable weather reports, General Eisenhower decides to proceed with the D-Day invasion on June 6
- Allied forces march into Rome
- As part of Operation Tonga, the 1st British gliders touch down on French soil to prepare for the D-Day invasion
Event of Interest
German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel goes on leave just before WWII D-Day landings by the Allies
1944 History
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Finnegan, British boxer (Olympic gold middleweight 1968), born in Iver, Buckinghamshire, England (d. 2009)
- Colm Wilkinson, Irish singer (Les Misérables), born in Drimnagh, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Riccardo Zandonai, Italian composer, dies at 61
About June 5, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
