July 1944

Thursday 06:

The Hartford Circus Fire, one of America's worst fire disasters, kills approximately 168 people and injures over 700 in Hartford, Connecticut.

Sunday 09:

Americans take Saipan

Tuesday 11:

Franklin D. Roosevelt says he will run for a fourth term as President of the United States.

Monday 17:

World War II: The largest convoy of the war embarks from Halifax, Nova Scotia under Royal Canadian Navy protection.

Tuesday 18:

World War II: Hideki Tojo resigns as Prime Minister of Japan due to numerous setbacks in the war effort.

Thursday 20:

The United States Democratic Party nominates Franklin D. Roosevelt for a fourth term as president.

Friday 21:

American troops land on Guam starting the battle (ends on August 10).

Saturday 22:

The Polish Committee of National Liberation publishes its manifesto, starting the period of Communist rule in Poland

Tuesday 25:

One of the bloodiest days for Canadians during the war: 18,444 casualties, including 5,021 killed.