Historical Events
- Archbishop De Young & bishop Huibers condemn black market
- Battle of Bastogne: Nazis surround 101st Airborne (NUTS!)
- Bishop forbids membership of non Catholic unions
"O Mistress Mine"
Terence Rattigan's comedic play "O Mistress Mine" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Bobby Colomby, American rock drummer (Blood Sweat & Tears - "Spinning Wheel"), born in New York City
- Gernot Wolfgruber, Austrian writer, born in Gmünd, Lower Austria
- Jean Fergusson, English actress, born in Wakefield, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Abbas Hilmi II, viceroy of Egypt (1892-1914), dies at 70
- JW Ummels, Dutch resistance fighter, dies in Sachsenhausen concentration camp at unknown age
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About December 20, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
