What Happened on September 10, 1944

Historical Events

  • Lieutenant-General Frederick Browning against Montgomery "But, sir, I think we might be going a bridge too far"

Famous Birthdays

  • Héctor Silva, Argentine rugby union number 8 (24 caps; Los Tilos) and coach (Argentina 1985-87), born in La Plata, Argentina (d. 2021)
  • Thomas Allen, British operatic baritone singer, born in Seaham Harbour, England

Famous Deaths

  • Jaap P. Musch, Dutch resistance fighter, murdered by Nazis
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights

About September 10, 1944

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo