Historical Events
- Japanese kamikaze crashes into US cruiser Nashville, kills 138
- Norman Krasna's "Dear Ruth" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Dick Dees, Dutch politician, born in Oostburg, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Lupe Vélez, Mexican actress (Joe Palooka; Mexican Spitfire), intentionally overdoses on barbiturate Seconal at 34
- Wassily Kandinsky, Russian-French abstract painter (Dreamy Inspiration), dies at 78
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About December 13, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
