Historical Events
- Canadian troops conquer Deventer
- General Blaskowitz becomes nazi leader of "Fort Holland"
- German troops attack Ijsselbrug
- NFL's Boston Yanks & Brooklyn Tigers merge
- US troops land on Tsugen Shima Okinawa
- William Schuman & Antony Tudor's ballet premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Vera Misevich, Ukrainian equestrian dressage (Olympic gold 1980), born in Ukraine (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Nordhoff, English-born writer (b. 1887)
- Hendrik Nicolaas Werkman, Dutch artist (The Blue Barge) and resistance fighter, executed by the Nazis at 63
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About April 10, 1945
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
