Historical Events
- Day one of the two-day Battle of the Philippine Sea, US naval forces defeat the Japanese fleet in World War II
Capa's Magnificent Eleven
Five of the "The Magnificent Eleven" photos taken by Robert Capa during the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach, Normandy first published in "Life Magazine"
- French troops free Elba
- Heavy air raid on US fleet at Guam "Turkey Shoot"
- Japanese troops conquer Changsha China
Famous Birthdays
- Chico Buarque, Brazilian samba singer-songwriter, and poet, born in Catete, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Bill Bradley, cricketer (bowled for England in two Tests 1899), dies
- Han Yong-woon, Korean Buddhist reformer and poet, at 65
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About June 19, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
