What Happened on October 15, 1944

Historical Events

  • The Arrow Cross Party (very similar to Hitler's NSDAP (Nazi party)) takes power in Hungary

Famous Birthdays

  • Haim Saban, Israeli-American media proprietor (Saban Entertainment), born in Alexandria, Kingdom of Egypt
  • Kay Ivey, American politician, 54th Governor of Alabama (2017-), born in Camden, Alabama
  • Mac Collins, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia), born in Jackson, Georgia
  • Sali Berisha, 41st Prime Minister of Albania (2005-13) and 3rd President of Albania (1992-97), born in Viçidol, Albania
Born in 1944

Famous Deaths

  • Philip Mechanicus, Dutch journalist, executed at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp at 55
1944 Highlights

About October 15, 1944

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra