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What Happened on December 2, 1945

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan "Froggy" Thomson, Australian cricket fast bowler (4 Tests, 12 wickets; Victoria CA), born in Melbourne, Australia (d. 2022)
  • Penelope Spheeris, American film director (The Decline of Western Civilization), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Richard Small, American thoroughbred horse trainer (Breeders' Cup Classic 1994), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 2014)

About December 2, 1945

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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