What Happened on February 14, 1945 - On This Day

What Happened on February 14, 1945

Historical Events

  • Peru, Paraguay, Chile & Ecuador joins UN

Bombing of Dresden

Second day of the bombing of Dresden by Allied air forces

  • World War II: Mostar is liberated by Yugoslav partisans.
  • World War II: Prague is bombed probably due to a mistake in the orientation of the pilots bombing Dresden.

Famous Birthdays

  • Gregory Hines, American actor and dancer (White Nights, Taps), born in New York City (d. 2003)
  • Hans-Adam, Prince of Liechtenstein (1989-), born in Zürich, Switzerland
  • K M Jenkins, British director of personnel (Royal Mail)
  • Ladislao Mazurkiewicz, Uruguayan soccer goalkeeper (36 caps; Atlético Mineiro), born in Piriápolis, Uruguay (d. 2013)
  • Vic Briggs, British guitarist (The Animals, 1966-68), and producer; later known as Antion Vikram Singh, he created Sikhi devotional and Hawaiian music, born in Twickenham, England (d. 2021)
  • William Hill Boner, American politician (Rep-D-TN, 1979-88), born in Nashville, Tennessee

About February 14, 1945

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius