Historical Events
- Polish resistance fighters capitulate in the Warsaw Uprising, with some 250,000 people killed
- US B-17's drops pamphlets on Walcheren
Famous Birthdays
- Ton Koopman, Dutch conductor (Royal Conservatory of the Hague), born in Zwolle, Netherlands
- Vernor [Steffen] Vinge, American sci-fi author (Witling, True Names), born in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Famous Deaths
- Rudolf Schmundt, German gen/Hitlers army adjunct, dies from injuries
About October 2, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
