Historical Events
- French Nazi collaborator Paul Touvier shoots 7 Jews dead
- German counterattack at Caen
Rommel and Rundstedt to Berchtesgaden
German generals Rommel & von Rundstedt travel to Berchtesgaden
- Soviet Armies join in Bobroesjk
- US 7th army corps conquers Cherbourg, France
Famous Birthdays
- Claude Humphrey, American Pro Football HOF defensive end (6 × Pro Bowl, 5 × First-team All-Pro Atlanta Falcons; Philadelphia Eagles), born in Memphis, Tennessee (d. 2021)
- Collin Peterson, American politician (U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota), born in Fargo, North Dakota
- Gary Busey, American actor (The Buddy Holly Story; A Star in Born (1976); Lethal Weapon), born in Goose Creek, Texas
- Seán Patrick O'Malley, American Roman Catholic bishop, born in Lakewood, Ohio
- Sisto Malaspina, Australian cafe owner (Pellegrini's) who started Melbourne coffee culture, born in Marche region, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Chick Henderson [Henderson Rowntree], British dance band vocalist (Joe Loss Orchestra - "Begin the Beguine"), killed in action while serving in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, at 31
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About June 29, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 79 years and 10 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
