What happened on Wednesday April 04, 1945?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1945:

• US Army Liberates Ohrdruf Forced Labor Camp United States Army troops liberated the Ohrdruf forced labor camp, revealing the horrific conditions of Nazi concentration camps and providing crucial evidence of the Holocaust's atrocities. This liberation was a pivotal moment in understanding the extent of Nazi war crimes.
• Hungary Liberated from German Occupation On April 4, 1945, Hungary was liberated from German occupation, marking a significant turning point in World War II's Eastern European theater. This liberation came after years of Nazi control and oppression, signaling the approaching end of the war.
• Red Army Advances into Bratislava and Vienna The Soviet Red Army entered Bratislava and pushed towards Vienna, ultimately capturing the Austrian capital on April 13 after several days of intense fighting. This advance was a critical part of the Soviet offensive in Central Europe during the final months of World War II.
• US Army Captures Kassel in World War II United States Army troops successfully captured the German city of Kassel on April 4, 1945, as part of the Allied advance across Germany during the final stages of World War II. This strategic capture was part of the broader military campaign to defeat Nazi Germany.
• US Tenth Army Encounters Resistance in Okinawa During the Battle of Okinawa, the US Tenth Army encountered its first strong resistance, marking an intense phase of the Pacific Theater in World War II. This battle would prove to be one of the bloodiest in the Pacific campaign.
• Bryan Andrews: New Zealand Cricket Player Bryan Andrews, a New Zealand medium-pace cricket player who toured Australia in the 1973-74 season, was noted in the records. While a notable sports figure, his mention seems less historically significant compared to the World War II events of the same date.

Events in 1945

April 04, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1945

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1945

April 04, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 94th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1945 can also be written as 4/4/1945 in the US and as 4/4/1945 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1945 in April 1945 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1945:

• Daniel Cohn-Bendit

  A prominent French-German political activist known as 'Danny the Red' who played a crucial role in the 1968 student protests in France.

• Guy Teissier
• Robert Bourgi

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1945:

• Mario Ciceri
• Alessandro Lisini
• Yngve Stiernspetz

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1945 was Stuff Like That There by Betty Hutton, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Betty Hutton - Stuff Like That There
2. Harry James & His Orchestra - I Don't Care Who Knows It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1945 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 April 04, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 01:08 am and setting at 11:35 am.

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

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Someone born on April 04, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months and 10 days old,

or 4180 weeks

or 29260 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1945?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 04, 1945.

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