Historical Events
- 49th Boston Marathon won by John A Kelley in 2:30:40.2; his second event victory
Raising a Flag over the Reichstag
Battle of Berlin: Red Army begins its attack on the capital of Nazi Germany
- Battle of Okinawa: US troops land and seize the Ie Shima Airfield on Ie Shima island near Okinawa [1]
- US troops enter Nuremberg, Germany
- World War II: American troops liberate Colditz Castle, the high-security prisoner of war camp in Saxony, Germany [1]
- World War II: Dutch town of Arnhem, site of failed Operation Market Garden, is freed by British and Canadian forces
- World War II: German troops in Groningen, Netherlands surrender to Canadian and Dutch allied forces
Famous Birthdays
- Stefan Grossman, American country blues singer (Yazoo Basin Boogie), born in New York City
- Tom Allen, American politician (Rep (D) Maine 1997-2009), born in Portland, Maine
About April 16, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
