Wednesday August 15, 1945: on this day

August 15, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1945 can also be written as 8/15/1945 in the US and as 15/8/1945 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1945 in August 1945 calendar

Here's what happened on August 15, 1945:

• A riot ensued in sf while the city was celebrating the end of wwii
• Chandler sells world series radio rights for $150,000 to gillette, ford had been world series sponsor since 1934, pay $100,000 annually
• Us wartime rationing of gasoline and fuel oil ends.
• South korea is liberated from japanese rule.
• World war ii: victory over japan day : japan surrenders.
• Emperor hirohito broadcasts his declaration of surrender following the effective surrender of japan in world war ii; korea gains independence from the empire of japan.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1945 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 1945 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 15, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 01:21 pm and setting at 11:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 25, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1945

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Famous people born on August 15, 1945:

• Alain Juppé

  French politician, prime minister france 1995-1997.

• Khaleda Zia

  Khaleda Zia is a Bangladeshi politician and former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, who has also authored several books on politics and social...

• Steve Martin

  American author known for his works such as 'Shopgirl' and 'An Object of Beauty'.

• Larue Howell

  Larue Howell is a contemporary poet whose works explore themes of nature and spirituality.

• Gene Upshaw

  American football player and leader of the union (born 1945).

• Robin Hayes

  Politician.

• Thomas C Sawyer

  (rep-d-ohio).

• Duffy Dyer

  American baseball player.

• Charlemagne Palestine

  Composer.

• Wim Wenders

  Director.

• Claude Grospiron

  French lapidarist, specializing in diamonds.

• Jean-Francois de Zitter
• Ulrich Graf
• Jill Haworth
• Henning Boel

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

• Jennifer Lawrence

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

• Ben Affleck

  American actor.

• Debra Messing

  Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

• Anthony Anderson

  Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

• Nino Ferrer

  Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

• Julia Child

  American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

• Stieg Larsson

  Swedish journalist and writer.

• Mike Connors

  Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

• Zeljko Ivanek

  Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

• Wendy Hiller

  England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1945?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 15, 1945.

Famous people died on August 15, 1945:

• Tsuruko Kobayashi

  Tsuruko Kobayashi was a celebrated Japanese poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

• Fred Hockley

  English lieutenant and pilot (b. 1923).

• Korechika Anami

  Japanese general and politician, 54th japanese minister of the army (b. 1887).

• Matome Ugaki
• Thomas Sylvester Taylor
• Kenji Hatanaka

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

• Jan Kiepura

  Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

• August Schellenberg

  Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

• Paul Lukas

  Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

• Lavante Dubois

  Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

• Mckenleigh Avery

  Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

• Lancer Sharma

  Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

• Jyron Fitzgerald

  Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

• Elfida Vargas

  Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

• Rahi Masoom Reza

  Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

• Severus Levy

  Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

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Holidays on August 15, 1945:

• Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
• Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
• Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
• RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
• Acadie ? National Day
• Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
• India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
• Korea ? Liberation Day
• Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
• Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day

August 15, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1945 was Till The End of Time by Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day), according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 15, 1945: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1945 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day) - Till The End of Time
2. Bing Crosby - If I Loved You
3. Perry Como - Till The End Of Time
4. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Rosemary