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see horoscope and birth chart for October 02, 1945What happened on Tuesday October 02, 1945?
About October 2nd, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: Don McLean, a renowned American singer-songwriter, was born on this date. He would later become famous for his legendary folk rock songs 'American Pie' and 'Vincent', which became cultural touchstones of 20th-century popular music.
- Day of the week: October 2nd, 1945 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe by Judy Garland & Merry Macs
- Popular movie: Song of Old Wyoming directed by Robert Emmett Tansey
More about October 2nd, 1945? See below for more news and curiosities on October 2nd, 1945.
Table of contents
- October 02, 1945: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 02, 1945?
- Who was born on October 02, 1945?
- October 02, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 02, 1945?
- Back in 1945
October 02, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 02, 1945:
- Birth of Don McLean, Iconic Singer-Songwriter Don McLean, a renowned American singer-songwriter, was born on this date. He would later become famous for his legendary folk rock songs 'American Pie' and 'Vincent', which became cultural touchstones of 20th-century popular music.
- New LDS Church President George Albert Smith was appointed as the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church), succeeding Heber J. Grant. Smith would lead the church during the post-World War II era, guiding the religious organization through significant social and cultural transitions.
October 02, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 02, 1945?
October 02, 1945 was a Tuesday and it was the 275th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 02, 1945 can also be written as 10/2/1945 in the US and as 2/10/1945 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 02, 1945?
Famous people born on October 02, 1945:
- Don McLean
Iconic American folk singer-songwriter famous for his hit songs 'American Pie' and 'Vincent', who significantly influenced popular music in...
- Martin Hellman
Renowned cryptographer who made groundbreaking contributions to public key cryptography, fundamentally transforming digital security and...
October 02, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1945:
- Timothy Joseph Crowley
- Seisetsu Genjo
October 02, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 02, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 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.
- Judy Garland & Merry Macs - On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe
- Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Hong Kong Blues
- Billy Eckstine - A Cottage For Sale
- Count Basie & His Orchestra - Jimmy's Blues
October 02, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 02, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 02, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1945 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:05 am and setting at 04:53 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 02, 1945
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Someone born on October 02, 1945 is:
79 years 7 months old,
or 955 months and 12 days old,
or 4154 weeks and 1 day old,
or 29079 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1945?
There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 02, 1945.
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