Historical Events
- Allies bombs The Hague, Netherlands
Meeting of Interest
Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton and Alexander Patch meet in Lunéville, France
- US 7th Army Corps captures Cologne
- US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Gretchen Merrill
- World War II: The Battle of the Ruhr begins.
Famous Birthdays
- Randy Matson, American field athlete (Olympic gold shot putt 1968), born in Pampa, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Lena Baker, American murderer, convicted of capital murder of her employer, Ernest Knight, dies at 44
About March 5, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
