Historical Events
- 2nd Dutch government of Gerbrandy forms in London
- Canadian troops occupy Kalkar
- Operation Grenade: US Lieutenant General Simpson's 9th Army crosses Ruhr
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
US Marines raise American flag on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Pulitzer Prize winning photo of which by Joe Rosenthall later became iconic, inspiring the Marine Corps War Memorial sculpture
1945 History
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Murray, police Officer
- John Halsey, British rock drummer (The Rutles - "Barry Wom"), born in Highgate, North London
Famous Deaths
- Aleksei Tolstoi, Russian poet and writer (Pjotr Peroyj), dies at 62
- Aubrey Cousins, Canadian sergeant (Victoria Cross), dies in battle
About February 23, 1945
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 78 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
