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Allies occupy Le Bourget airfield in Paris area
Trees: Roosevelt humorously suggests he may s on his tree-growing business
1944Frances Cairncross, English economist, journalist, and academic[†]
Dame Frances Anne Cairncross, is a British economist, journalist and academic. She is a senior fellow at the School of Public Policy, UCLA.
1944Freek de Jonge, Dutch singer and comedian[†]
Frederik "Freek" Jan Georg de Jonge is a Dutch cabaret performer and writer.
1944Molly Ivins, American journalist and author (died 2007)[†]
Mary Tyler "Molly" Ivins was an American newspaper columnist, author, and political commentator, known for her humorous and insightful writing, which often used satire and wit to critique political figures and policies.
1944Tug McGraw, American baseball player (died 2004)[†]
Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. was an American professional baseball relief pitcher. McGraw played in 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1965 to 1984, for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. He is often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became the rallying cry for the 1973 New York Mets and has since become a popular slogan for the team and fans.
1944Alex Wyllie, New Zealand rugby player and coach (died 2025)[†]
Alexander John "Grizz" Wyllie was a New Zealand rugby union player and coach.