What happened on Friday June 01, 1945?

About June 1st, 1945, in brief:

  • Historical events: During a World War II bombing mission to Osaka, Japan, 27 P-51 Mustang fighter escorts were lost in a severe thunderstorm while accompanying 521 B-29 bombers. Out of 148 total escort fighters, the significant loss highlights the dangerous conditions faced by Allied air forces in the Pacific theater.
  • Day of the week: June 1st, 1945 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: You Belong To My Heart by Bing Crosby (Xavier Cugat Orchestra)
  • Popular movie: Wonder Man directed by H. Bruce Humberstone

More about June 1st, 1945? See below for more news and curiosities on June 1st, 1945.

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June 01, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 01, 1945:

  • P-51 Mustangs Lost in Thunderstorm During Osaka Mission During a World War II bombing mission to Osaka, Japan, 27 P-51 Mustang fighter escorts were lost in a severe thunderstorm while accompanying 521 B-29 bombers. Out of 148 total escort fighters, the significant loss highlights the dangerous conditions faced by Allied air forces in the Pacific theater.
  • British Control of Lebanon and Syria Following World War II, the British military and administrative forces take control of Lebanon and Syria, reflecting the post-war geopolitical reorganization in the Middle East.
  • Radio Station Call Letter Change in Minneapolis WLB-AM radio station in Minneapolis, Minnesota changes its call letters to KUOM, marking a significant moment in local broadcasting history.

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June 01, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 01, 1945?


June 01, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1945 can also be written as 6/1/1945 in the US and as 1/6/1945 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 01, 1945?


Famous people born on June 01, 1945:

  • Rainer Werner Fassbinder

    Influential German film director, a key figure in the New German Cinema movement, known for avant-garde and provocative works.

  • Frederica von Stade

    Renowned American mezzo-soprano, celebrated for her exceptional vocal performances in opera and classical music, with numerous prestigious...

  • Marino Basso

    Italian professional cyclist who won the 1972 World Cycling Championship and competed in multiple Tour de France events before retiring in...

  • Claire Nadeau

    French actress known for her stage and film performances, particularly famous for her comedic role in the TV program Collaro.

  • François Asensi
  • Gustavo Cisneros

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June 01, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 01, 1945:

  • Eduard Bloch
  • Walter Frederick Gale
  • Pakubuwono XI

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June 01, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 01, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 28th and June 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 01, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 1945 was You Belong To My Heart by Bing Crosby (Xavier Cugat Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

  1. - You Belong To My Heart youtube
  2. - Good, Good, Good (That's You-That's You) youtube
  3. - Dream (When You're Feeling Blue) youtube
  4. - Laura youtube
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June 01, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 01, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 01, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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June 01, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 01, 1945 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 01, 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 June 01, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 12:27 am and setting at 11:32 am.

The previous full moon was on May 27, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1945.

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How old is someone born on June 01, 1945?


Someone born on June 01, 1945 is:

79 years 11 months old,

or 959 months and 13 days old,

or 4171 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29202 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 01, 1945?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 01, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 01, 1945.

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