Historical Events
Firebombing of Tokyo
334 US B-29 Superfortresses attack Tokyo with 120,000 fire bombs
- Japanese proclaim "independence" of Indo-China
Famous Birthdays
- Dennis Rader, American serial killer who murdered ten people in Sedgwick County, Kansas, born in Pittsburg, Kansas
- Laura Lee, American soul and gospel singer (Dirty Man, Women's Love Rights), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Robert Calvert, South African-British writer and musician (Hawkwind), born in Pretoria (d. 1988)
- Robin Trower, British rock guitarist (Procol Harum, 1967-71 - "Conquistador"; solo - Bridge Of Sighs), born in London, England
About March 9, 1945
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
