What happened on Friday March 02, 1945?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1945:

• US 8th Air Force Bombing of Dresden The United States 8th Air Force continues strategic bombing operations against Dresden, Germany, as part of the Allied strategic bombing campaign during the final months of World War II. This bombing was part of a controversial series of air raids that caused massive destruction and civilian casualties.
• King Michael of Romania Surrenders to Communist Regime King Michael I of Romania is compelled to accept a communist-controlled government, marking a significant turning point in Romania's political landscape and signaling the Soviet Union's growing influence in Eastern Europe during the final stages of World War II.
• Henry A. Wallace Becomes U.S. Secretary of Commerce Henry A. Wallace, former Vice President of the United States, assumes the role of Secretary of Commerce under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration, continuing to play a significant role in the U.S. government during the final months of World War II.
• Failed Launch of Bachem Ba 349 Natter Rocket The Bachem Ba 349 Natter, an experimental vertical takeoff rocket-powered interceptor aircraft developed by Nazi Germany, is launched from Stetten am kalten Markt. The launch tragically ends in failure, resulting in the pilot's death. This event represents a desperate attempt by Germany to develop innovative military technologies during the war's final stages.

Events in 1945

March 02, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1945

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1945

March 02, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 61st day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1945 can also be written as 3/2/1945 in the US and as 2/3/1945 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1945 in March 1945 calendar

Famous people born on March 02, 1945:

• Christian Morin

  French television host and clarinet player known for hosting popular TV shows like 'La Roue de la Fortune' on major French networks TF1 and...

• Burning Spear

  Renowned Jamaican reggae musician and singer known for his influential contributions to roots reggae music.

• Dirk Benedict

  American actor known for his roles in television series like 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'The A-Team'.

• Philippe Jaffré

  French businessman and senior official who passed away on September 5, 2007, leaving a mark in the French business and administrative...

• Gordon Thomson

  Canadian actor best known for playing the villainous Adam Carrington in the iconic prime-time soap opera 'Dynasty' from 1982-1989.

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on March 2nd

Famous people died on March 02, 1945:

• Emily Carr

  Canadian writer and artist, carr is heavily inspired by the pacific northwest coast's indigenous peoples.

• Vasco Presentati
• Cesare Salvestroni
• Erminio Santiello

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on March 2nd

March 02, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1945 was More and More by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - More and More
2. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - Rum and Coca-cola
3. Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day) - Sentimental Journey
4. Abe Lyman & His California Orchestra - Rum and Coca-Cola

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 1945 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 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 March 02, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 09:53 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 1945

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Someone born on March 02, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months and 21 days old,

or 4181 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29272 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 1945?

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 02, 1945.

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