Historical Events
- Canadian troops occupy Breskens
Fugue on a Victory Tune
Walter Piston's "Fugue on a Victory Tune" premieres in NYC
- World War II: US troops capture Aachen, 1st large German city to fall
Famous Birthdays
- Janet Ahlberg (née Hall), British children's book illustrator (The Jolly Postman; Each Peach Pear Plum), born in Yorkshire, England (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Alois Kayser, German missionary to Nauru (b. 1877)
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About October 21, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
