Historical Events
- King George II of Greece, abdicates his throne, appointing Archbishop Damaskinos of Athens as Regent in 1945
- Sergei Prokofjev's 8th Piano sonata, premieres in Moscow
Famous Birthdays
- William J. Fallon, U.S. Navy Admiral, former U.S. Central Command commander, born in East Orange, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Romain Roland, French writer/pacifist (Nobel 1915), dies at 78
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About December 30, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
