Famous Birthdays
- Dan Reeves, American football coach (AP NFL Coach of the Year 1993 NY Giants, 1998 Atlanta Falcons; Denver Broncos), born in Rome, Georgia (d. 2021)
- Laurie London, British gospel and novelty song singer ("He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"; "Bum Ladda Bum Bum"), born in Bethnal Green, East London, England
- Pehr Henrik Nordgren, Finnish composer (The Whole World Will Lament; Kwaidan-balladit), born in Saltvik, Åland Islands, Finland (d. 2008)
- Peter Lynch, American investor
Famous Deaths
- Harold Fraser-Simson, composer, dies at 71
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About January 19, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
