What happened on Saturday February 03, 1945?

Here's what happened on February 03, 1945:

• Battle of Manila Begins The United States and the Philippine Commonwealth initiated a month-long military campaign to reclaim Manila from Japanese occupation. This critical battle was part of the larger Pacific Theater operations in World War II, aimed at liberating the Philippines from Japanese control.
• Operation Thunderclap: Massive Allied Bombing of Berlin During World War II, as part of Operation Thunderclap, 1,000 B-17 Flying Fortress bombers of the Eighth Air Force conducted a devastating raid on Berlin. The strategic bombing resulted in the deaths of between 2,500 and 3,000 German civilians and rendered approximately 120,000 people homeless, significantly impacting the Nazi capital's infrastructure and morale.
• USAAF Strategic Bombing of Berlin A precision bombing raid by 1,003 B-17 bombers of the US Eighth Air Force targeted Berlin, with a notable outcome being the destruction of the Nazi 'People's Court' and the killing of notorious Nazi judge Roland Freisler. The raid also destroyed critical evidence related to the July 20 Hitler assassination plot conspirators.
• Soviet Union Commits to Pacific War The Soviet Union formally agreed to enter the Pacific War against Japan following the conclusion of hostilities in the European theater. This strategic diplomatic commitment would prove crucial in the final stages of World War II and the defeat of Imperial Japan.
• US Sixth Army Liberates Manila and Internees The US Sixth Army entered Manila and successfully liberated 3,700 civilian internees held at Santo Tomas, marking a significant humanitarian and military achievement in the Philippines during World War II.

Events in 1945

February 03, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 03, 1945

Newspapers from Feb. 03, 1945

February 03, 1945 was a Saturday and it was the 34th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1945 can also be written as 2/3/1945 in the US and as 3/2/1945 in UK and Europe.

February 03, 1945 in February 1945 calendar

Famous people born on February 03, 1945:

• Bob Griese

  Hall of Fame NFL quarterback who played for the Miami Dolphins, leading the team to two Super Bowl victories and becoming a legendary figure...

• Willeke Alberti

  Prominent Dutch actress and singer, daughter of famous Dutch singer Willy Alberti, known for her significant contributions to Dutch...

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on February 3rd

Famous people died on February 03, 1945:

• Roland Freisler

  German lawyer and judge (b. 1893).

• Albert Zirkel

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on February 3rd

February 03, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1945 was Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive by Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters - Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive
2. Horace Heidt & His Orchestra - Don't Fence Me In
3. Frankie Carle & His Orchestra - A Little on the Lonely Side
4. Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra - I'm Beginning To See The Light
5. Frank Sinatra - Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night of the Week)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

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February 03, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 03, 1945 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 February 03, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 11:32 pm and setting at 11:51 am.

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

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Someone born on February 03, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months and 15 days old,

or 4180 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29263 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 1945?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 03, 1945.

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