Historical Events
- Finland declares war on Nazi Germany
Princess Elizabeth Becomes ATS Driver
United Kingdom's Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), joins the British Auxiliary Transport Service (ATS) as a driver
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Stein [Finkelstein], American politician (President of NYC Council 1986-94; New York State Assembly, 1969-77), born in New York City
- Dieter Meier, Swiss singer (Yello - "Oh Yeah"), conceptional artist, and actor, born in Zürich, Switzerland
- Frank Novak, American actor, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Jaime Tirelli, American actor (Orlando Lopez-Ball Four), born in New York City
- Tara Browne, British socialite (d. 1966)
- Tommy Svensson, Swedish soccer midfielder (40 caps; Östers IF, Standard Liège) and manager (Östers IF, Sweden), born in Växjö, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- Lucille La Verne, American actress (b. 1872)
- Mark Sandrich [Goldstein], American film director, writer and producer (The Gay Divorcee; Top Hat; Holiday Inn), dies of a heart attack at 44
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About March 4, 1945
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
