Historical Events
- Supreme Soviet increases Soviet republics' autonomy
- US 7th Infantry/4th Marine Division lands on Kwajalein/Roi/Namur
Famous Birthdays
- Leo Burmester, American actor (Flo, Chiefs, Abbys, Odd Jobs), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Mike Enzi, American accountant, and politician (US Senator from Wyoming (R), 1997-2021), born in Bremerton, Washington (d. 2021)
- Paul Blair, American baseball outfielder (MLB All-Star 1969, 73; World Series 1966, 70, 77-78; Gold Glove Award 1967, 69–75; Baltimore Orioles), born in Cushing, Oklahoma (d. 2013)
- Tommy Duffy, American musician (Echoes), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Martin Lunssens, Belgian composer, dies at 72
Piet Mondrian
Piet Mondrian, Dutch painter & theoretician (Composition in Blue), dies at 71
1944 Highlights
About February 1, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
