Historical Events
- World War II: Dutch city of Hengelo freed from Nazi control by the Canadian Army
Famous Birthdays
- Catherine Spaak, French actress (Libertine, Hotel, Circle of Love), born in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France
- Wim Deetman, Dutch politician, Minister of Education, born in The Hague, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Josef Weinheber, Austrian poet and writer (Vienna Verbatim), dies at 43
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About April 3, 1945
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
