What Happened on December 1, 1944

Historical Events

Bartòk's Concerto for Orchestra

Béla Bartòk's Concerto for orchestra, premieres in Symphony Hall, Boston, by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Serge Koussevitzky

  • Mail routing resumes in free South Netherlands

Famous Birthdays

  • Daniel Pennac, French writer, born in Casablanca, Morocco
  • Eric Bloom, American rock vocalist/guitarist (Blue Öyster Cult), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • John Densmore, American drummer (The Doors - "Light My Fire"; "L.A. Woman"), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Michael Hagee, American 33rd Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, born in Hampton, Virginia
  • Pierre Arditi, French film and stage actor, born in Paris, France
  • Tahar Ben Jelloun, Moroccan writer (L’Enfant de Sable (The Sand Child)), born in Fes, Morocco
Born in 1944
1944 Highlights

About December 1, 1944

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

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