Historical Events
- The Holocaust: US forces liberate the Ohrdruf concentration camp in Germany, the first such camp to be liberated by the US Army
- World War II: Soviet forces liberate Hungary from German occupation, establishing their own communist satellite state. This was celebrated as Liberation Day until 1989.
- World War II: US Army occupies Bielefeld in north-eastern Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Bryan Andrews, New Zealand cricketer (NZ medium-pacer, toured Australia 1973-74), born in Christchurch, New Zealand
- Caroline McWilliams, American actress (Sally-Soap, Marcy-Benson), born in Seattle, Washington
- Walter Charles, American actor (Fletch Lives, Weeds), born in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
About April 4, 1945
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
