What Happened on April 30, 1944

Historical Events

  • NY Giant Phil Weintraub gets 11 RBIs

Ott's Six Run Game

NY Giant, Mel Ott scores 6 runs in 1 game drawing 5 walks for 4th time

Famous Birthdays

  • Jill Clayburgh, American actress (Unmarried Woman, Semi-Tough), born in New York City (d. 2010)
  • Peter Dixon, English rugby union flanker (22 Tests England, 3 British & Irish Lions; Oxford University RFC, Harlequins RFC), born in Keighley, England (d. 2023)
  • Richard Shoff, American rocker (Sandpipers), born in Seattle

Famous Deaths

Paul Poiret (1879-1944)

French fashion designer and couturier who was the most fashionable dress designer before World War I, dies at 65

Died in 1944 1944 Highlights

About April 30, 1944

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus