Historical Events
- 25,000 Hungarian Jews are loaned to Nazis for forced labor
- Last German troops at Walcheren Island, Netherlands surrender
Famous Birthdays
- Bonnie Bramlett, American rock vocalist (Delaney & Bonnie - "Never Ending Song of Love"), born in Granite City, Illinois
- Robert Nix, American drummer and songwriter (Roy Orbison; Atlanta Rhythm Section - "So Into You"; "Imaginary Lover"), born in Blakely, Georgia (d. 2012)
- Rodney Slater, British rock saxophonist and woodwind player (Bonzo Dog Band), born in Crowland, Lincolnshire, England
Famous Deaths
- Walter Nowotny, Austrian-born fighter pilot ace (258 aerial victories for Luftwaffe), dies in a plane crash at 23
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About November 8, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio