Famous Birthdays
- Joel "Taz" DiGregorio, American country-rock keyboardist (Charlie Daniels Band), born in Southbridge, Massachusetts (d. 2011)
- Terry Brooks, American fantasy fiction author (Sword of Shannara), born in Sterling, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- William Kissam Vanderbilt II, member of the Vanderbilt family (b. 1878)
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About January 8, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
