Historical Events
Swinging on a Star
Bing Crosby records "Swinging on a Star" for Decca Records (Academy Award Best Original Song)
- Germans launch counteroffensive at Anzio, Italy
Famous Birthdays
- Berend baron van Voorst tot Voorst, Dutch foreign state sect (CDA)
- Michael A. Andrews, American politician (Rep-D-TX, 1983-95), born in Houston, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Lina Cavalieri, Italian dramatic soprano, and silent film actress, killed during WWII Allied bombing near here home in Florence, Italy at 69
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About February 7, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
