Historical Events
Shostakovich's 8th Symphony
Dmitri Shostakovich's 8th Symphony premieres in NY
Communist Leader Returns
Palmiro Togliatti, leader of the Italian Communist Party returns to Italy from the Soviet Union
- Soviet Army marches into pro-German Romania
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Sheridan, American boxing and MMA broadcaster (WGBS "Rumble in the Jungle", "Thrilla in Manila"; bodogFIGHT), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 2023)
- František Pospíšil, Czech ice hockey defenseman (IIHF World C'ships gold 1972, 76, 77; best defenseman 1972, 76; Olympic bronze 1972, silver 1976), born in Unhošť, Bohemia and Moravia
- Rodolfo Fischer, Argentine soccer striker (35 caps; San Lorenzo 271 games), born in Oberá, Argentina (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Mikulas Moyzes, Slovak composer, dies at 71
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About April 2, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
