Famous Birthdays
- Bonnie Franklin, American actress (Ann-1 Day at a Time), born in Santa Monica, California (d. 2013)
- Henry Kravis, American businessman and author (The Money Machine), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Rolf M. Zinkernagel, Swiss immunologist and Nobel laureate, born in Riehen, Switzerland
Famous Deaths
- Ida Tarbell, American muckraker (The History of the Standard Oil Company), dies at 86
1944 Highlights
About January 6, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn