Historical Events
MacArthur's Manila Return
General Douglas MacArthur returns to Manila
- Harry Truman appoints Irwin C. Mollison judge of US Customs Court
- London, Washington and Moscow discuss final phase of World War II
- US 76th/5th Infantry divisions begin crossing the Sauer river near Echternach, Luxembourg, and breach the Siegfried Line
Famous Birthdays
- Gerald Davies, British rugby union outside back (46 caps Wales, 5 British & Irish Lions; Barbarians FC, London Welsh RFC, Cambridge University RUFC, Cardiff FC), born in Llansaint, Wales
- Ian Jack, Scottish journalist
- Pete Postlethwaite, English actor (In the Name of the Father, Inception), born in Warrington, England (d. 2011)
About February 7, 1945
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
