What Happened on February 9, 1945

Historical Events

  • -Feb 10] Germany destroys Ruhrdammen
  • The Battle of the Atlantic: HMS Venturer sinks U-Boat 864 off the coast of Norway
  • WAAF-corporal flies along the tail of a Spitfire

Famous Birthdays

  • Bill Bergey, American NFL player, born in South Dayton, New York
  • Mia Farrow [Maria], American actress (Rosemary's Baby; The Purple Rose of Cairo; Hannah and Her Sisters), and human rights activist, born in Los Angeles, California

Famous Deaths

  • George Maduro, Dutch Antillian resistance fighter (Madurodam), dies in Dachau at 28
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights

About February 9, 1945

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius