Historical Events
- Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg's musical "Bloomer Girl" premieres in NYC
- Kerkrade (Neth) liberated
- Suffrage is extended to women in France
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Korthals, Dutch politician and lawyer (VVD), born in Voorschoten, Netherlands
1944 Highlights
About October 5, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
