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James Stagg

June 30, 1900 – June 23, 1975

British meteorologist (1900-1975)

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Group Captain James Martin Stagg,, was a Scottish Met Office meteorologist attached to the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War who notably persuaded General Dwight D. Eisenhower to change the date of the Allied invasion of Europe from 5 to 6 June 1944.

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  • Birthday · June 30
  • Anniversary · June 23

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