Historical Events
- Allied troops reach Zoutelande, Walcheren
- Canadian & British troops liberate Dinteloord
- German troops blow-up Heusden North Brabant city hall, 134 die
Famous Deaths
- Alexis Carrel, French surgeon, sociologist and biologist (Nobel 1912), dies at 71
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About November 5, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio