What Happened on November 23, 1944

Historical Events

Ode to Napoleon

Arnold Schoenberg's "Ode to Napoleon" premieres in NYC

Liberation of Strasbourg

US 7th army under General Alexander Patch liberates Strasbourg


Famous Birthdays

  • Joe Eszterhas, American screenwriter (Basic Instinct, Showgirls), born in Csákánydoroszló, Hungary
  • Jose Torikens, Dutch journalist (Parool, NRC)
  • Peter Lindbergh [Brodbeck], German fashion photographer and director, born in Lissa, German occupied Poland (d. 2019)

About November 23, 1944

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 5 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius