Historical Events
- Ivor Novello's "Perchance to Dream" premieres in London
- WWII: Allied forces conquer Ie Shima, Okinawa in 5 days; 5,000 die
- WWII: Allied troops occupy German nuclear laboratory in Haigerloch
- WWII: Soviet army arrives at outskirts of Berlin, Germany
- WWII: US 7th Army reaches Nuremberg, Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Diana Darvey [Rollof], British actress, singer and dancer (The Benny Hill Show), born in Cheadle, Cheshire, England (d. 2000)
Famous Deaths
- John Poston, British major/Montgomery's ADC, dies in battle at 25
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About April 21, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
