Historical Events
Antigone
Jean Anouilh's play "Antigone" premieres in Paris
- US 7th Infantry Division captures Kwajalein, in the Pacific
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Mica, American politician (Rep-D-Florida, 1979-89), born in Binghamton, New York
- El Anatsui, Ghanaian Sculptor (Bottle-top installations), born in Anyako, Ghana
- Florence LaRue, American pop and R&B vocalist (5th Dimension - "Up, Up, And Away"), born in Plainfield, New Jersey,
Famous Deaths
- Arsen Kotsoyev, Russian writer, dies at 72
- Yvette Guilbert, French singer and actress, dies at 79
About February 4, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
