Historical Events
- 1st broadcast of Radio Herrijzend Netherland
- RAF bombs West Kapelse
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Riley, American politician (52nd Governor of Alabama), born in Ashland, Alabama
- Pierre Deligne, Belgian mathematician, born in Etterbeek, Belgium
- Roy Horn, German-American Las Vegas entertainer (Siegfried & Roy), born in Nordenham, Germany (d. 2020)
Famous Weddings
Jerry Lewis
American comedian Jerry Lewis (18) marries American singer Patti Palmer (22); divorce in 1980
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About October 3, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
