Historical Events
- 9 Dutch citizens hanged by Nazis
- German counterattack at Dillingen bridgehead on the Saar
Famous Birthdays
- Tisha Sterling, American actress (Coogan's Bluff), born in Hollywood, California
Famous Deaths
- John Brunt, English soldier and Victoria Cross holder, dies at 22
- Johnny Marvin, American jazz, pop, and country ukulele player, singer, and vaudevillian, dies of dengue fever at 47
- Paul Otlet, Belgian author, lawyer and peace activist (created the Universal Decimal Classification scheme), dies at 76
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About December 10, 1944
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius