Historical Events
- 600+ 8th Air Force bombers attack Berlin
James Stewart's Combat Mission
American movie star James Stewart flies his 12th combat mission, leading the 2nd Bomb Wing in an attack on Berlin
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Stainton, English session and touring bass and keyboard player (Joe Cocker; The Who), born in Woodseats, England
- Tony McPhee, British blues-rock guitarist and singer (The Groundhogs), born in Humberston, England (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Pierre Pucheu, French Internal minister to Vichy government, executed by firing squad at 44
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About March 22, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
