Historical Events
- 1944 NFL Draft: Angelo Bertelli from University of Notre Dame first pick by Boston Yanks
- Allied fleet attack Sabang Sumatra
Famous Birthdays
- Bernie Worrell, American keyboardist (Funkadelic - "Cosmic Slop"), born in Long Branch, New Jersey (d. 2016)
- James Heckman, American economist (Nobel Prize 2000), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Margo MacDonald, Scottish national broadcaster and politician (MP for Glasgow Govan 1973-74), born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland (d. 2014)
Famous Deaths
- Tommy Hitchcock, polo player (Westchester Cup 1924, 27), dies at 44
1944 Highlights
About April 19, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
