Historical Events
- Bulgaria government of Bagrjanow, resigns
Montgomery Promoted
King George VI promotes Montgomery to field marshal
Famous Birthdays
- Archie Bell, American soul-pop singer (Archie Bell & the Drells - "Tighten Up"), born in Henderson, Texas
- Leonard Slatkin, American conductor (St. Louis Symphony, 1979-96; Detroit Symphony, 2008-19), born in Los Angeles, California
About September 1, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
