Historical Events
- "Mad Tuesday" 65,000 Dutch nazi collaborators flee to Germany
- 5 resistance fighter executed in Terneuzen
- Allies liberate Brussels
- Belgium, Luxembourg & Netherlands sign customs Unity treaty
Historic Event
British premier Winston Churchill travels to Scotland
- Dutch Armed Forces forms, under prince Bernhard
Famous Birthdays
- Dario Bellezza, Italian poet, born in Rome (d. 1996)
- Rod Arrants, American actor (Vamping, Ape, Young & Restless), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Willem M Groenewegen, resistance fighter, executed
1944 Highlights
About September 5, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
