Historical Events
- Liquid-gas tanks in Cleveland, Ohio, explode, 135 die, and 3,600 are left homeless
- Revolution by workers & students in Guatemala
- Soviet and Yugoslav troops free Belgrade
- US 1st army wins battle of Aachen on Germany's western border
'I Shall Return'
US forces under General Douglas MacArthur return to the Philippines with the landing of the US 6th army on Leyte
Famous Birthdays
- William Hugh Albright, American composer and musician, born in Gary, Indiana (d. 1998)
Famous Deaths
- Gabriel Grovlez, French pianist, conductor (Opéra de Paris, 1914-34), and composer (L'Almanach aux images), dies at 65
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About October 20, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
