Historical Events
- Allies bombs sea dikes at Vlissingen
Rommel Ordered to Berlin
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel ordered to return to Berlin
- Riots in Amersfoort/Utrecht/Strugle
Famous Birthdays
- Donald Tsang, Chief executive of Hong Kong (2005-12), born in Hong Kong
- Judee Sill, American singer-songwriter (Crayon Angels: Jesus Was A Cross Maker), born in Studio City, California (d. 1979) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Helmut Lent, German night-fighter ace in World War II, dies at 26
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About October 7, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
