1944
The Tuvan People's Republic is annexed by the Soviet Union.
The Tuvan People's Republic is annexed by the Soviet Union.
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1944
World War II: The Axis occupation of Athens comes to an end.
World War II: The Axis occupation of Athens comes to an end.
1944
World War II: The Soviet Riga Offensive captures the city.
World War II: The Soviet Riga Offensive captures the city.
1944
World War II: Germany replaces the Hungarian government after Hungary announces an armistice with the Soviet Union.
World War II: Germany replaces the Hungarian government after Hungary announces an armistice with the Soviet Union.
1944
World War II: Germany replaces the Hungarian government after Hungary announces an armistice with the Soviet Union.
World War II: Germany replaces the Hungarian government after Hungary announces an armistice with the Soviet Union.
1944
World War II: Soviet Union begins the liberation of Czechoslovakia from Nazi Germany.
World War II: Soviet Union begins the liberation of Czechoslovakia from Nazi Germany.
1944
World War II: The state funeral of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel takes place in Ulm, Germany.
World War II: The state funeral of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel takes place in Ulm, Germany.
1944
A coup is launched against Juan Federico Ponce Vaides, beginning the ten-year Guatemalan Revolution.
A coup is launched against Juan Federico Ponce Vaides, beginning the ten-year Guatemalan Revolution.
1944
A coup is launched against Juan Federico Ponce Vaides, beginning the ten-year Guatemalan Revolution.
A coup is launched against Juan Federico Ponce Vaides, beginning the ten-year Guatemalan Revolution.
1944
World War II: The Soviet Red Army and Yugoslav Partisans liberate Belgrade.
World War II: The Soviet Red Army and Yugoslav Partisans liberate Belgrade.
1944
World War II: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the Philippines when he comes…
World War II: American general Douglas MacArthur fulfills his promise to return to the Philippines when he comes…
1944
World War II: Captain Bobbie E. Brown earns a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Crucifix Hill, just…
World War II: Captain Bobbie E. Brown earns a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Crucifix Hill, just…
1944
World War II: The first kamikaze attack damages HMAS Australia as the Battle of Leyte Gulf begins.
World War II: The first kamikaze attack damages HMAS Australia as the Battle of Leyte Gulf begins.
1944
World War II: The Nemmersdorf massacre against German civilians takes place.
World War II: The Nemmersdorf massacre against German civilians takes place.
1944
World War II: The city of Aachen falls to American forces after three weeks of fighting, the first German city to fall…
World War II: The city of Aachen falls to American forces after three weeks of fighting, the first German city to fall…
1944
World War II: Japan's center force is temporarily repulsed in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
World War II: Japan's center force is temporarily repulsed in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
1944
World War II: The USS Shark (SS-314) was lost with all 87 hands in the Bashi Straits after torpedoing the Japanese…
World War II: The USS Shark (SS-314) was lost with all 87 hands in the Bashi Straits after torpedoing the Japanese…
1944
World War II: The USS Tang (SS-306) sank in the Formosa Strait after being struck by its own torpedo, with 78 of its…
World War II: The USS Tang (SS-306) sank in the Formosa Strait after being struck by its own torpedo, with 78 of its…
1944
World War II: Heinrich Himmler orders a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a loosely organized youth culture in Nazi…
World War II: Heinrich Himmler orders a crackdown on the Edelweiss Pirates, a loosely organized youth culture in Nazi…