Historical Events
- 2,087 Jews transported for Westerbork to KZ-Lower Theresienstadt
- British 11th Armoured Division frees Antwerp
- Finland breaks diplomatic contact with Nazi Germany
- US 1st Army frees Namur, Belgium
- US National Championship Men's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: American Frank Parker wins 1st of 4 Grand Slam titles; beats William Talbert 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3
- US National Championship Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: Pauline Betz Addie wins her third straight US title; beats Margaret Osborne 6-3, 8-6
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Needler, English businessman, born in Kingston upon Hull, England
- Gene Parsons, American rock drummer (The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers), born in Morongo Valley, California
- Jennifer Salt, American actress (Sisters, Soap, Wedding Party), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Izaak van der Horst, Dutch resistance fighter, executed at Herzogenbusch concentration camp at 35
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About September 4, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
