Historical Events
- Canadian troops occupy Breskens
Music History
Walter Piston's "Fugue for a Victory Tune" premieres in NYC
- World War II: US troops capture Aachen, 1st large German city to fall
Famous Birthdays
- Janet Ahlberg, illustrator
Famous Deaths
- Alois Kayser, German missionary to Nauru (b. 1877)
About October 21, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
