Historical Events
- The Daily Mail becomes the first transoceanic newspaper.
Famous Birthdays
- Felix Arons, Dutch director & actor (Waaldrecht), born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- Adolph Goldschmidt, German/Swiss art historian, dies at 80
1944 Highlights
About January 5, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
