Friday April 20, 1945: on this day

April 20, 1945 was the 110th day of the year 1945, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 20, 1945 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 20, 1945, who was born and died on April 20, 1945, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1945, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Blood on the Sun, directed by Frank Lloyd), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1945 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1945?


April 20, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 110th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1945 can also be written as 4/20/1945 in the US and as 20/4/1945 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1945 in April 1945 calendar

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April 20, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1945:

  • Soviet troops enter berlin, germany.
  • Us forces conquer motobu peninsula on okinawa.
  • Us 7th army and allied forces capture nuremberg and stuttgart in germany.
  • Cleveland browns' organization formed by arthur "mickey" mcbride.
  • German occupiers flood beemster and fencer.
  • World war ii: führerbunker: on his 56th birthday adolf hitler makes his last trip to the surface to award iron crosses to boy soldiers of the hitler youth.
  • Twenty jewish children used in medical experiments at neuengamme are killed in the basement of the bullenhuser damm school.

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April 20, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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April 20, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1945 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 01:13 pm and setting at 03:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 1945.

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Who was born on April 20, 1945?


Famous people born on April 20, 1945:

  • Judith O'Dea
    Judith O'Dea

    American actress.

  • Michael Brandon

    He was an american actor who has appeared on stage, in film, and on television.

  • Wilba Woodward

    Wilba Woodward is a renowned British poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Naftali Temu

    Kenyan long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the 10,000 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

  • Olga Karlatos

    Greek actress and bermudian lawyer.

  • Steve Spurrier

    American football coach and player.

  • Mike

    American wyandotte chicken, lived 18 months following decapitation (h.

  • Thein Sein

    Burmese general and politician, 8th president of burma.

  • Alistair Cooke

    Baron lexden english historian, author.

  • Jimmy Winston in London

    England; organist (small farms - "itchycoo park").

  • John Cahill

    American senior xerox executive was killed in a hijacked flight that crashed into the world trade center in new york on 9/11/2001.

  • Georges Ugeux

    Belgian-american banker.

  • Bobby Jameson

    American singer-songwriter (d.2015).

  • Larry Gagosian

    Businessman.

  • Jimmy Winston
  • Stefano Docimo
  • Géza Fejér

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1945: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 79 years and 5 days old,

or 948 months and 5 days old,

or 4122 weeks and 6 days old,

or 28860 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 1945.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1945?

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 20, 1945.

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April 20, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1945:

  • Markale Willa

    Willa Markale was a renowned American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.

  • Erwin Bumke

    Polish-german jurist and politician (b. 1874).

  • Otto Wolf
  • Sergio De Simone
  • Herbert Lange
  • Viktors Eglītis
  • Joachim von Kortzfleisch
  • Max Meyerhof
  • Johannes Sobotta
  • Hans Steinhoff
  • Giuseppe Bentivogli
  • Paul Thümmel
  • Amelio De Juliis
  • Jacqueline Morgenstern

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

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April 20, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1945:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1945:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1945:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)

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April 20, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 1945 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blood on the Sun

Blood on the Sun

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Frank Lloyd

Starring: James Cagney, Sylvia Sidney, Porter Hall, John Emery

Country: United States of America

Hollywood and Vine

Hollywood and Vine

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Alexis Thurn-Taxis

Starring: James Ellison, Wanda McKay, Franklin Pangborn, Ralph Morgan

Beyond the Pecos

Beyond the Pecos

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Lambert Hillyer

Starring: Rod Cameron, Eddie Dew, Fuzzy Knight, Jennifer Holt

It's in the Bag!

It's in the Bag!

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Richard Wallace

Starring: Fred Allen, Jack Benny, Don Ameche, William Bendix

The Horn Blows at Midnight

The Horn Blows at Midnight

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, Dolores Moran, Allyn Joslyn

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Who was the US President on April 20, 1945?

On April 20, 1945 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1945?

On April 20, 1945 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1945?

On April 20, 1945 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

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What happened in 1945?

1945 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Free People premieres in Amsterdam
  • 65th US Mens Tennis: Sgt Frank A Parker beats Wm Talbert
  • Wilhelm Gustloff torpedoed off Danzig by Soviet sub-c 7,700 die

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What was the calendar for April 1945?

April 1945 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1945 calendar looked like.

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