Historical Events
Allied Generals Discuss Advance
Allied generals Dwight D. Eisenhower, Bernard Montgomery and Omar Bradley discuss advance in Germany
- Operation Varsity: In the largest one-day airborne operation of all time, British, US & Canadian paratroopers land east of the Rhine in Northern Germany
- US minesweepers reach Kerama Retto, South coast of Okinawa
Famous Birthdays
- Curtis Hanson, American film director and screenwriter (LA Confidential, 8 Mile), born in Reno, Nevada (d. 2016)
- Lew Perkins, American sports executive (athletic director USC–Aiken, Wichita State U, U of Maryland, U of Connecticut, U of Kansas), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 2023)
- Patrick Malahide [Duggan], British actor (Inspector Alleyn Mysteries; Minder; Game Of Thrones), born in Reading, England
- Robert T. Bakker, American paleontologist
Famous Deaths
- Jeff Nicklin, Canadian CFL football player (Winnipeg Blue Bombers), Army officer and paratrooper, killed in action during Operation Varsity at 30 [1]
- Thomas Rennie, Gen-Maj (Dutch command 51st Highland Division), dies
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About March 24, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
