Historical Events
- Operation Carpetbagger begins (aerial dropping of supplies and weapons to resistance fighters in Europe)
Bunche 1st African American Official
Ralph Bunche appointed 1st African American official in US State Department
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Sutherland, New Zealand rugby union number 8 (10 caps; Marlborough), born in Blenheim, New Zealand (d. 2020)
- Volker Hombach, German saxophone player and violinist (Tangerine Dream, 1967-69), born in Germany
Famous Deaths
- Henri "Hans" Flu, Indonesian/Dutch family doctor/antifascist, murder
- Kaj Munk [Harald Leininger], anti-fascist writer (Kaj Munk), dies
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About January 4, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
