Historical Events
- The Arrow Cross Party (very similar to Hitler's NSDAP (Nazi party)) takes power in Hungary
Famous Birthdays
- David Trimble, Northern Irish politician (First Minister of Northern Ireland, 1998 to 2002; Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader, 1995 to 2005; Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, 1990-2005), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland (d. 2022)
- Haim Saban, Israeli-American media proprietor (Saban Entertainment), born in Alexandria, Kingdom of Egypt
- Kay Ivey, American politician, 54th Governor of Alabama (2017-), born in Camden, Alabama
- Mac Collins, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia), born in Jackson, Georgia
- Sali Berisha, 41st Prime Minister of Albania (2005-13) and 3rd President of Albania (1992-97), born in Viçidol, Albania
Famous Deaths
- Philip Mechanicus, Dutch journalist, executed at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp at 55
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About October 15, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
