Ancient Dresden Reduced to Rubble
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Historical Events
Bombing of Dresden
Allied planes begin bombing the German city of Dresden, resulting in a devastating firestorm that destroys the city and kills over 22,000 people
- Gerbrandy Dutch government refuses Dutch Jewish right to buy
- Soviet forces capture Budapest after a 49-day battle with Nazi Germany that killed 159,000 people
Famous Birthdays
- David Tremlett, English artist, born in Dartford, United Kingdom
- Keith Nichols, English jazz musician, born in Essex, England
- Ken Sitzberger, American diver and broadcaster (Olympic gold 3m springboard 1964), born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (d. 1984)
- King Floyd, American soul singer-songwriter ("Groove Me"), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2006)
- Roy Dyke, English rock drummer (Ashton, Gardner & Dyke), born in Liverpool, England
- Simon Sharma, English historian (A History of Britain), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- George Studd, English cricket batsman (4 Tests; Middlesex), dies at 85
About February 13, 1945
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
