Famous Birthdays
Ard Schenk (79 years old)
Dutch speed skater (3 Olympic gold 1972), born in Anna Paulowna, Netherlands
- Betty Kelly, American rocker (Martha Reeves & Vandellas), born in Attalla, Alabama
Famous Deaths
- Gustav Bauer, German politician, Chancellor of Germany (1919-1920), dies at 74
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About September 16, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
