Historical Events
- Congress charters Central Intelligence Agency
- Great storm of 1944: Heavy Atlantic storm destroys Mulberry Harbor - allies artificial harbour used during D-Day at Omaha Beach
- Soviet forces conquer Finnish held Viborg / Wiborg
- US attacks Japanese fleet in the Philippine Sea
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Nelson, American baseball infielder (MLB All Star 1973 Washington Senators/Texas Rangers) and broadcaster (Milwaukee Brewers Fox Sports Wisconsin), born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma (d. 2018)
- David Roper, English actor (The Cuckoo Waltz), born in Bradford, Yorkshire
- Terry Funk, American HOF pro wrestler (WWF Tag Team C'ship 1998; NWA World Heavyweight C'ship 1975-76) and actor (Paradise Alley; Roadhouse), born in Hammond, Indiana (d. 2023)
About June 20, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini