What happened on Thursday May 03, 1945?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1945:

• Wernher von Braun Surrenders Rocket scientist Wernher von Braun and 120 members of his team surrender to U.S. forces, a pivotal moment that would later contribute significantly to the development of the United States space program.
• Cap Arcona Tragedy During the final days of World War II, the German ship Cap Arcona was sunk in the Baltic Sea by Royal Air Force planes, resulting in the tragic death of approximately 5,800 people, many of whom were concentration camp prisoners being transported.
• Arrest of Werner Heisenberg Allied forces arrest Werner Heisenberg, the renowned German nuclear physicist who played a significant role in Germany's nuclear research during World War II, marking a crucial moment in scientific intelligence gathering.
• British Capture of Rangoon The British Fourteenth Army successfully captures Rangoon, the capital of Burma, marking a significant strategic victory in the Burma Campaign of World War II.
• De Valera's Condolences to Germany In a controversial diplomatic gesture, Irish Prime Minister Éamon de Valera offers condolences to the German Minister in Dublin upon learning of Adolf Hitler's death, reflecting Ireland's complex neutrality during World War II.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from May. 03, 1945

Newspapers from May. 03, 1945

May 03, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1945 can also be written as 5/3/1945 in the US and as 3/5/1945 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1945 in May 1945 calendar

Famous people born on May 03, 1945:

• Davey Lopes

  Davey Lopes was a prominent Major League Baseball second baseman who played for teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and later became a...

• Jeffrey C. Hall

  Prize laureate for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm.

• Bianca Jagger

  Bianca Jagger is a Nicaraguan-born social and human rights activist, actress, and former wife of Mick Jagger, known for her prominent role...

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on May 3rd

Famous people died on May 03, 1945:

• Ettore Castelli
• János Garay
• Albert Sauer
• Mario Blasich

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on May 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1945 was Candy by Johnny Long & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Johnny Long & His Orchestra - Candy
2. Woody Herman & His Orchestra - Caldonia

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 03, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 11:26 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 03, 1945

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Someone born on May 03, 1945 is:

80 years and 11 days old,

or 960 months and 11 days old,

or 4175 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29231 days old,

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

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 3rd 2026.

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

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

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