Historical Events
- Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg's musical "Bloomer Girl" premieres in NYC
- Kerkrade is liberated in the Netherlands
- Suffrage is extended to women in France
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Korthals, Dutch politician and lawyer (VVD), born in Voorschoten, Netherlands
About October 5, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
