Historical Events
- German forces begin the mass killing of between 40,000 and 50,000 Polish civilians in the Wola district of Warsaw during the uprising
- US 79th/90th division occupy Laval (Mayenne), southwest of Paris
- US troops occupy Vannes, Brittany
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Turnbull, Welsh cricketer (England) rugby player (Wales), dies fighting in WWII at 38
1944 Highlights
About August 5, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo