Historical Events
- 8th Air Force bombs Dresden
Mussolini Flees to Milan
Benito Mussolini flees from Salò to Milan
- German occupiers flood Wieringermeer, Netherlands
- US troops land in central Mindanao, Philippines during Battle of Mindanao
Famous Birthdays
- Vincent van der Burg, Dutch scientist, lawyer, and politician (CDA), born in Zeist, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Hannie Schaft, Dutch communist resistance fighter known as the "Girl with red hair", executed at 24
- Ion Pillat, Romanian poet and senator (Umbra timpului), dies at 54
- Walter Model, German WWII field marshal and panzer commander (Battle of the Bulge), and WW1 junior officer (Second Battle of the Marne), commits suicide, after learning of his indictment for war crimes, at 54
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About April 17, 1945
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
