Famous Birthdays
- Carol Cole, West Medford Mass, actress (Ellie-Grady)
Famous Deaths
- Pavel Haas, Czech Jewish composer, murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp at 45 (b. 1899)
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About October 17, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
