Historical Events
- Battleship USS South Dakota is 1st US ship to bombard Japan
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Gordon, American drummer and studio musician (Derek and the Dominos), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2023) [1] [2]
- Maxine Waters (Williard), American jazz (The Waters), and session vocalist (Thriller; The Bodyguard), born in Beaumont, Texas
- Peter Klatzow, South African pianist, composer (Inyanga; Still-life with Moonbeams), and educator, born in Springs, Transvaal, Union of South Africa (d. 2021)
1945 Highlights
About July 14, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
