Historical Events
Columbus Day Riot
"Columbus Day Riot": 30,000 fans descend on NYC's Times Square for singer Frank Sinatra's performance at Paramount Theatre (capacity 3,500)
- German army retreats from Athens
Famous Birthdays
- Angela Rippon, British television personality, born in Plymouth, Devon, England
Famous Deaths
- Regina Jonas, German first woman rabbi, dies at 42
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About October 12, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
