Historical Events
- Japanese troops conquer Jessami, Eastern India
Famous Birthdays
- Carol White, England, actress (Daddy's Gone a Hunting)
- Rusty Staub, American baseball utility (6 x MLB All Star; Houston Colt .45s / Astros; Montreal Expos; NY Mets; Detroit Tigers) and broadcaster (Mets games 1986-95), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2018)
1944 Highlights
About April 1, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
