Today in History for 20th October 1944

Historical Events

Events 1 - 6 of 6

- Liquid-gas tanks in Cleveland, Ohio explode, 135 die, 3,600 homeless
- Revolution by workers & students in Guatemala
- Russian/Yugoslavian troops free Belgrade
- US 1st army wins battle of Aachen
- US 6th army lands on Leyte, Philippines
- US forces under Gen Douglas MacArthur return to Philippines

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 1 of 1

- William Hugh Albright, composer

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Gabriel Groulez, composer, dies at 65

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