Historical Events
- Italian resistance group bombs occupying German police at Via Rasella, Rome; killing 33 and wounding 110 of the 156 man force; retaliation kills 335 civilians
Famous Birthdays
- George Scott, MLB first baseman, 1966-79 (Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, and 2 other teams), born in Greenville, Mississippi, (d. 2013)
- Michael Nyman, British pianist and composer of opera and film scores (Mesmer; Carrington; The Piano), born in Stratford, London
- Ric Ocasek [Otcasek], American songwriter, guitarist, singer, and producer (The Cars - "Best Friend's Girl"; "Shake It Up"; "You Are The Girl"), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 2019)
- Salim Altaf, cricketer (Pakistan medium-pacer in 21 Tests 1967-78)
Famous Deaths
- O.C. Wingate, British General-Major (Burma), dies in air crash in India at 41
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About March 23, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
