Historical Events
- Barometric pressure at 856 mb (25.55") off Okinawa (record low)
Famous Deaths
- Johannes "Pa" van der Steur, Dutch missionary to the East Indies, philanthropist and humanitarian (established Oranje Nassau Orphanage), dies at 80
- John McCormack, Irish-American tenor (Irish folksongs), dies at 61
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About September 16, 1945
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
