Historical Events
Music History
Aaron Copland's ballet score "Appalachian Spring" premieres in Washington, D.C. with Martha Graham dancing lead role
Event of Interest
Anne Frank is deported from Auschwitz to Belsen
- Last transport for Auschwitz arrives in Birkenau
- Scots Highlanders liberate Waalwijk
- Sweden announces intention to stay neutral & refuse sanctuary in WW II
- Tholen Island (Netherlands) freed during WWII
Famous Birthdays
- Ahmed Chalabi, Iraqi politician (supported US 2003 invasion), born in Kadhimiya, Baghdad (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Paul Ladmirault, French composer, dies at 66
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About October 30, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
