Historical Events
- "War As It Happens" news show premieres on NBC-TV, in New York City only
Famous Birthdays
- Herman de Coninck, Flemish writer, poet (Impossible Work), and publisher (Nieuw Wereldtijdschrift - New World Magazine), born in Mechelen, Belgium (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Ferenc Szisz, Hungarian auto racer (winner 1st Grand Prix motor racing event in Le Mans, France 1906), dies at 70
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About February 21, 1944
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
