Historical Events
- Operation Carpetbagger begins (aerial dropping of supplies and weapons to resistance fighters in Europe)
Appointment of Interest
Ralph Bunche appointed 1st African American official in US State Department
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Sutherland, New Zealand rugby union number 8 (10 caps; Marlborough), born in Blenheim, New Zealand (d. 2020)
- Volker Hombach, German saxophone player and violinist (Tangerine Dream, 1967-69), born in Germany
Famous Deaths
- Henri "Hans" Flu, Indonesian/Dutch family doctor/antifascist, murder
- Kaj Munk [Harald Leininger], anti-fascist writer (Kaj Munk), dies
About January 4, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
