Historical Events
Flying Ace Shot Down
World War II: Top US flying ace Major Pappy Boyington shot down in his Corsair by Japanese Captain Masajiro Kawato flying a Zero (survives as POW)
Famous Birthdays
- Blanche d'Alpuget, Australian novelist, biographer and second wife of Bob Hawke
- David Atherton, British conductor (London Sinfonietta; Royal Opera; San Diego Symphony), born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Famous Deaths
- Jurgis BaltruĊĦaitis, Lithuanian poet (b. 1873)
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About January 3, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
