Historical Events
- KLS-AM in Oakland, California changes call letters to KWBR (now KDIA)
Miracle Mike!
Mike the Headless Chicken is decapitated in Fruita, Colorado; he survives for another 18 months before choking to death.
Event of Interest
Vidkun Quisling sentenced to death for collaborating with Nazis
Famous Birthdays
- José Feliciano, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter ("Light My Fire"; "Feliz Navidad"; "Chico And The Man"), born in Lares, Puerto Rico
- Marlin Briscoe, American College Football HOF quarterback/wide receiver (Uni Nebraska–Omaha; Super Bowl 1972, 73 Miami Dolphins; Pro Bowl 1970 Buffalo Bills), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2022)
- Rein van den Broek, Dutch trumpeteer (Ekseption)
- Tom Ligon, American actor (Joyride), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- [Richard] Mike Mullane, American USAF, astronaut (STS 41-D, STS-27, STS-36), born in Wichita Falls, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Väinö Raitio, Finnish composer, dies at 54
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About September 10, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo