What Happened on December 25, 1944

Famous Birthdays

  • Emory Gordy Jr., American musician and music producer, born in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Henry Vestine, American guitarist (Canned Heat), born in Takoma Park, Maryland (d. 1997)
  • Jairzinho, Brazilian soccer winger (81 caps; Botafogo FC 416 games) and manager (Gabon), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Kenny Everett [Maurice James Christopher Cole], British DJ and TV personality (Kenny Everett Show), born in Seaforth, Lancashire, England (d. 1995)
  • Sam Strahan, New Zealand rugby union lock (17 caps; ManawatÅ«), born in Palmerston North, New Zealand (d. 2019)

About December 25, 1944

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn