What happened on Monday October 01, 1945?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1945:

• US Office of Strategic Services Disbands The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a wartime intelligence agency that was a precursor to the CIA, is officially dissolved, marking a key transition in US intelligence operations after World War II.
• Joe Louis Discharged from Army Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis is discharged from military service, marking a significant moment in sports and post-World War II African American history.
• Operation Backfire Rocket Launch Near Cuxhaven, Germany, three A4 rockets are launched as part of Operation Backfire, demonstrating liquid-fuel rocket technology to Allied forces in the post-war period.
• Rod Carew Born Rod Carew, a legendary Panamanian-American Major League Baseball player, is born. He would later become one of the most accomplished hitters in baseball history.
• Leopold III of Belgium in Exile King Leopold III of Belgium arrives in Switzerland from Austria, continuing his controversial post-World War II exile after his disputed actions during the German occupation.
• Belgian Royal Proclamation A proclamation is issued by Belgian royal authorities, likely addressing the king's wartime conduct and subsequent exile, attempting to defend and explain their actions to the Belgian people.
• Spider Sabich Born Spider Sabich, an American professional skier, is born. Tragically, he would later die in 1976 under controversial circumstances.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Oct. 01, 1945

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1945

October 01, 1945 was a Monday and it was the 274th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1945 can also be written as 10/1/1945 in the US and as 1/10/1945 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1945 in October 1945 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1945:

• Donny Hathaway

  Influential soul and R&B singer-songwriter known for his powerful voice and emotional performances, tragically died in 1979.

• Ram Nath Kovind

  Served as the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022, representing a significant political career in Indian governance.

• Rod Carew

  Hall of Fame baseball player who played for the Minnesota Twins and California Angels, known for his exceptional batting skills.

• Ehud Olmert

  Former Prime Minister of Israel who served from 2006 to 2009, known for his political career and legal controversies.

• Haris Silajdžić

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on October 1st

Famous people died on October 01, 1945:

• Walter Bradford Cannon
• Jules Deleval

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on October 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1945 was On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe by Judy Garland & Merry Macs, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Judy Garland & Merry Macs - On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
2. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Hong Kong Blues
3. Billy Eckstine - A Cottage For Sale
4. Count Basie & His Orchestra - Jimmy's Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 1945 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 01:02 am and setting at 04:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1945

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Someone born on October 01, 1945 is:

79 years 7 months old,

or 955 months and 13 days old,

or 4154 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29080 days old,

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

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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

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

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