Historical Events
- Allied commandos land at Westkapelle, on the Dutch island of Walcheren
- German troops in Vlissingen surrender
- Pro-German government of Hungary flees
- US 28th Infantry division occupies Schmidt Hurtgenwald
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Nave, American rock and blues Hammond B-3 organist (Lemon Pipers - "Green Tambourine"), jazz radio DJ, and philanthropist, born in Dayton, Ohio (d. 2020)
- Mel Farr, American NFL running back (Pro Bowl 1967, 70; Detroit Lions), born in Beaumont, Texas (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Jack Miner, Canadian naturalist and conservationist, dies at 79
About November 3, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
