Historical Events
- First issue of Ebony magazine published by John H. Johnson
Famous Birthdays
- Rick Grech, British rock musician (Blind Faith; Traffic), born in Bordeaux, France (d. 1990)
- Willie Ellison, American NFL running back (Pro Bowl 1971; LA Rams, KC Chiefs), born in Lockhart, Texas (d. 2019)
1945 Highlights
About November 1, 1945
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio