Historical Events
- US aircraft carriers attack Tokyo
- World War II: Turkey declares war on Germany.
Famous Birthdays
- Elkie Brooks [Elaine Bookbinder], British rock singer ("Pearl's A Singer"), born in Manchester, England
- Shivadhar Srinivasa Naipaul, Trinidad, novelist, essayist (Fireflies)
Famous Deaths
- Mário de Andrade, Brazilian writer, photographer and modernist, dies of a heart attack at 51
1945 Highlights
About February 25, 1945
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces