April 1944

Friday 14:

Huge explosion rocks the Bombay harbour killing 300 and causing a loss of 20 million pounds at that time. See: Bombay Explosion (1944).

Friday 21:

Women in France receive the right to vote.

Saturday 22:

World War II: Operation Persecution initiated – Allied forces land in the Hollandia area of New Guinea.

Tuesday 25:

The United Negro College Fund is incorporated.

Saturday 29:

"Dancing Romeo," the last Our Gang film, premiers.