Historical Events
- "Mad Tuesday" 65,000 Dutch nazi collaborators flee to Germany
- 5 resistance fighter executed in Terneuzen, Netherlands
- Allies liberate Brussels
- Belgium, Luxembourg & Netherlands sign customs Unity treaty
Event of Interest
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill travels to Scotland
- Dutch Armed Forces forms, under prince Bernhard
Famous Birthdays
- Dario Bellezza, Italian poet, born in Rome (d. 1996)
- Rod Arrants, American actor (Vamping, Ape, Young & Restless), born in Los Angeles, California
About September 5, 1944
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo