Historical Events
- Big Racket becomes fastest race horse at 69t.6 kph (440 yd/20.8 s)
'I Shall Return'
US troops under General Douglas MacArthur enter Manila in the Philippines after a month long battle, ending three years of Japanese military occupation
Famous Birthdays
- Sarah Weddington, American attorney (represented "Jane Roe" in Roe v. Wade before US States Supreme Court), born in Abilene, Texas (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Violette Szabo, French WWII secret agent, is executed by Nazis at 23
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About February 5, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
