Historical Events
- Escape attempt at Mauthausen concentration camp
Famous Birthdays
- Edna Wright, American pop singer (Honey Cone - "Want Ads"), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2020)
- Ronnie Goodson, American singer (Hi-Lites), born in New Jersey (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths
- Carl Friedrich Goerdeler, German Leipzig mayor and Nazi regime opponent (20th July plot), hanged at 60
- Joe Hunt, American tennis player (US National C'ship 1943), dies in fighter plane crash during training at 25
1945 Highlights
About February 2, 1945
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
