Historical Events
- 285 German bombers attack London
- USS Missouri, the last battleship commissioned by the US Navy, is launched
- World War II: About 38 men, women, and children die in the Koniuchy massacre in Poland
- World War II: The Battle of Cisterna takes place in central Italy.
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Moore, Wardell Mo, actress (Lisa Rogers-Man From UNCLE)
- Hans Plomp, Dutch writer/poet (Venus in Holland)
- Patrick Lipton Robinson, Jamaican judge
- Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda (1986-) and rebel leader, born in Ntungamo, Uganda
Famous Deaths
- William Allen White, American journalist (Emporia Gazette), dies at 75
1944 Highlights
About January 29, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
