Historical Events
- 980 Japanese soldiers reportedly killed by crocodiles in 2 days on Ramree Island, Burma
- Brotherhood Day-1st celebrated
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
US 5th Fleet launches invasion of Iwo Jima against the Japanese with 30,000 US Marines
Famous Birthdays
- Jon Whiteley, Scottish child actor (Moonfleet) and art historian, born in Monymusk, Scotland
- Michael Nader, American actor (Dynasty, All My Children), born in St Louis, Missouri (d. 2021)
- Thomas Brasch, German writer and film director, born in Westow, England (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- John Basilone, American Marine (Medal of Honor at the Battle for Henderson Field), is killed in action at Iwo Jima at 26
- Wim Speelman, Dutch resistance fighter, executed at 26
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About February 19, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
