Historical Events
- Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Brazil are established
Famous Birthdays
- Anne Waldman, American poet, born in Millville, New Jersey
- Don Sutton, American Baseball HOF pitcher (MLB All-Star 1972, 73, 75, 77; MLB ERA leader 1980; LA Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers), born in Clio, Alabama (d. 2021)
Linda Hunt (78 years old)
American actress (Bostonians, Eleni, Silverado), born in Morristown, New Jersey
- Reggie Smith, American baseball outfielder (7 x MLB All Star; World Series 1981; Gold Glove Award 1968; Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, LA Dodgers), born in Shreveport, Louisiana
- Richard Taruskin, American musicologist (Oxford History of Western Music), and educator, born in New York City (d. 2022) [1]
- Roger Bootle-Wilbraham, 7th Baron Skelmersdale, British politician
1945 Highlights
About April 2, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries