Historical Events
- Escape attempt at Mauthausen concentration camp
Famous Birthdays
- Edna Wright, American pop singer (Honey Cone - "Want Ads"), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2020)
- Ronnie Goodson, American singer (Hi-Lites), born in New Jersey (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths
- Carl Friedrich Goerdeler, German Leipzig mayor and Nazi regime opponent (20th July plot), hanged at 60
- Joe Hunt, American tennis player (US National C'ship 1943), dies in fighter plane crash during training at 25
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About February 2, 1945
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
