Historical Events
- Battle at Cape Engano: 4 Japanese ships sink
- Battle at Samar-island
- Battle in Straits of Surigao: Japanese fleet destroyed
- Gas output stopped in Amsterdam
Famous Birthdays
- Berkrerk Chartvanchai, Thai boxer (WBA flyweight title 1970), born in Bangkok, Thailand (d. 2022)
- Haruhiko Kuroda, Governor of the Bank of Japan, born in Ōmuta, Fukuoka, Japan
- James Carville, American political stategist and commentator, born in Carville, Louisiana
- Jon Anderson, British progressive rock singer and songwriter (Yes - "Roundabout"; "Close To The Edge"; Jon & Vangelis), born in Accrington, Lancashire, England
- Kathy "Taffy" Danoff, American vocalist (Starland Vocal Band - "Afternoon Delight"), born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Fake Krist, nazi collaborator, killed
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About October 25, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
