WHAT ALL HAPPENED MAY TO NOVEMBER 1944
Find out what all happened May to November 1944

World War II: Bombing of Tokyo – The first bombing raid against the Japanese capital from the east and by land is carried out by 88 American aircraft. (24. November 1944)

World War II: The Battle of Crucifix Hill occurs on Crucifix Hill just outside Aachen. Capt. Bobbie Brown receives a Medal of Honor for his heroics in this battle. (8. October 1944)

Tuvinian People's Republic or formerly Tannu Tuva is annexed by the U.S.S.R (11. October 1944)

World War II: Operation Spring – one of the bloodiest days for the First Canadian Army during the war: 1,500 casualties, including 500 killed. (25. July 1944)

World War II: Battle of Saipan – American forces take Saipan in the Mariana Islands. (9. July 1944)

World War II: The largest trade convoy of the world wars arrives safely in the Western Approaches. (2. August 1944)

World War II: Albania is liberated by partisan forces. (29. November 1944)

World War II: The Allies begin a major offensive against the Axis Powers on the Gustav Line. (11. May 1944)

The ammunition ship USS Mount Hood explodes at Seeadler Harbour, Manus, Admiralty Islands, killing at least 432 and wounding 371. (10. November 1944)

World War II: Largest Banzai charge of the Pacific War at the Battle of Saipan. (7. July 1944)

World War II: Marseille and Toulon are liberated. (28. August 1944)

World War II: American forces defeat the last Japanese troops on Guam. (10. August 1944)

A passenger train derails in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico from excessive speed when descending a hill. 16 people are killed and 50 are injured. (7. November 1944)

World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces the 6th War Loan Drive, aimed at selling US$14 billion in war bonds to help pay for the war effort. (19. November 1944)

World War II: German forces capture Banská Bystrica during Slovak National Uprising thus bringing it to an end. (27. October 1944)

World War II: Riga, the capital of Latvia is occupied by the Red Army. (13. October 1944)

World War II: More than 1000 British bombers drop 5,000 tons of bombs on German gun batteries on the Normandy coast in preparation for D-Day. (5. June 1944)

The final page of the comic Krazy Kat was published, exactly two months after its author George Herriman died. (25. June 1944)

The USS Tang under Richard O'Kane (the top American submarine captain of World War II) is sunk by the ship's own malfunctioning torpedo. (25. October 1944)

World War II: Minsk is liberated from Nazi control by Soviet troops during Operation Bagration. (3. July 1944)