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What happened in May 1944

• May 1, 1944: No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre, an existentialist drama, debuts in Nazi-occupied Paris, challenging traditional notions of morality and existence.
• May 5, 1944: Mohandas Gandhi, a prominent figure in India's independence movement, is released from prison due to health concerns, marking a significant moment in India's struggle for self-rule.
• May 9, 1944: In Sevastopol, Ukraine, Soviet forces liberate the city from German occupation, overcoming Hitler's order for his troops to fight until the end, demonstrating the resilience and determination of the Soviet military.
• May 12, 1944: Soviet troops complete the liberation of Crimea, securing a strategic region and marking a major victory in the war against Nazi Germany, contributing to the overall Allied efforts.
• May 14, 1944: Muslim Albanian troops of the 21st Waffen Mountain Division of the SS round up 281 Jews in Pristina, highlighting the collaboration of certain groups with Nazi Germany and the tragic consequences for Jewish communities.
• May 15, 1944: Hungarian Jews are forcibly deported to Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration camps, underscoring the systematic extermination of Jewish people during the Holocaust, a dark chapter in human history.
• May 18, 1944: German forces evacuate Monte Cassino, and Allied forces, led by Polish general Władysław Anders, capture the stronghold after a prolonged and costly battle, marking a turning point in the Italian campaign of World War II.
• May 24, 1944: The West Loch disaster occurs in Pearl Harbor, resulting in the accidental destruction of six Landing Ship Tanks (だらけSTs) and the loss of 163 lives, highlighting the dangers and complexities of wartime operations.
• May 30, 1944: Princess Charlotte of Monaco abdicates in favor of her son, Prince Rainier, who later becomes Prince Rainier III, ushering in a new era of leadership and modernization for the principality.
• May 31, 1944: The American destroyer escort USS England sinks the sixth Japanese submarine in two weeks, setting an unmatched record for anti-submarine warfare performance in the 20th century, demonstrating the effectiveness of naval tactics and technology.