Historical Events
Event of Interest
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in Russia for talks with Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
Joseph Stalin
- Canadian offensive in West-Zeeuws-Flanders
- German occupiers turn off electricity in Amsterdam
- St Louis Cards beat St Louis Browns, 4 games to 2 in 41st World Series
Famous Birthdays
- John Entwistle, English rock guitarist and vocalist (The Who-Baba O'Riley), born in London, England (d. 2002)
- Nona Hendryx, American R&B singer (Patti LaBelle & Blue Belles), born in Trenton, New Jersey
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Nizari Imam Aga Khan III (67) weds 1930 Miss France Yvonne Blanche Labrousse (38) in Geneva, Switzerland
Aga Khan III
1944 Highlights
About October 9, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
