Historical Events
- Dutch Resistance fighter Corrie ten Boom is accidentally released from the Ravensbrück concentration camp, living to speak and educate of her experience in "The Hiding Place"
Meeting of Interest
Eisenhower & Montgomery meet in Hasselt, Belgium
- Former Wash 3rd baseman Buddy Lewis wins Distinguished Flying Cross
Music Premiere
Leonard Bernstein's musical "On the Town" premieres in NYC
Sports History
Montreal right wing Maurice 'Rocket' Richard becomes first player in NHL history to score 8 points in one game with 5 goals and 3 assists in the Canadiens' 9-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings
Famous Birthdays
- Johnny Isakson, American politician
- Kary Mullis, American chemist, Nobel laureate
1944 Highlights
About December 28, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn