What happened on Wednesday October 03, 1945?

About October 3rd, 1945, in brief:

  • Historical events: The first legal case is filed to prosecute leaders who collaborated with Japanese forces during the occupation of the Philippines, initiating a crucial post-war accountability process.
  • Day of the week: October 3rd, 1945 was a Wednesday
  • 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 3rd, 1945? See below for more news and curiosities on October 3rd, 1945.

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October 03, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 03, 1945:

  • Philippines War Collaboration Trials Begin The first legal case is filed to prosecute leaders who collaborated with Japanese forces during the occupation of the Philippines, initiating a crucial post-war accountability process.
  • Presidential Medal of Merit Created President Harry S. Truman signs Executive Order 9637, establishing the Presidential Medal of Merit, a prestigious national award to recognize exceptional civilian service and achievements.
  • World Federation of Trade Unions Established The World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) is officially formed, with the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) joining as a prominent member, marking a significant moment in international labor organization.
  • Tigers and Cubs World Series Matchup The Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs meet in the World Series for the fourth time in their baseball history, showcasing a historic rivalry in Major League Baseball.

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

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What day of the week was October 03, 1945?


October 03, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 276th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1945 can also be written as 10/3/1945 in the US and as 3/10/1945 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 03, 1945?


Famous people born on October 03, 1945:

  • Don McLean

    Iconic American singer-songwriter best known for his hit song 'American Pie', a landmark in popular music history.

  • Christopher Bruce

    Renowned English choreographer and dancer known for his innovative contemporary dance works and leadership in modern dance.

  • Tony Brown

    English footballer and sports broadcaster with significant contributions to football media and commentary.

  • Jo Ritzen

    Prominent Dutch economist and politician who served as Minister of Education, known for his contributions to educational policy and economic...

  • Viktor Saneyev

    Soviet triple jumper who dominated Olympic competitions from 1968 to 1980, winning three gold and one silver medal, establishing himself as...

  • Jean-Jacques Kantorow
  • Henry Chabert

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October 03, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 03, 1945:

  • Truman Handy Newberry
  • Aldo Sorani

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October 03, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 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. - On the Atchison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe youtube
  2. - Hong Kong Blues youtube
  3. - A Cottage For Sale youtube
  4. - Jimmy's Blues youtube
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October 03, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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

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

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October 03, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 03, 1945 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 03, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:07 am and setting at 05:19 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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How old is someone born on October 03, 1945?


Someone born on October 03, 1945 is:

79 years 8 months old,

or 956 months and 3 days old,

or 4157 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29101 days old,

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

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 3rd 2025.

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

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

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