Historical Events
- King Michael of Romania gives in to Communist government
- US 8th Air Force bombs Dresden
Famous Birthdays
- Derek Watkins, British trumpet player and composer ("The Spy Who Loved Me"; "Skyfall"), born in Reading, England (d. 2013)
- Gordon Thompson, Canadian actor (Dynaasty - "Adam Carrington"), born in Ottawa, Ontario
- Joy Garrett, American actress (Jo Johnson-Days of Our Lives), born in Fort Worth, Texas (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Emily Carr, Canadian painter, dies at 73
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About March 2, 1945
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
