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see horoscope and birth chart for August 05, 1945What happened on Sunday August 05, 1945?
About August 5th, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb codenamed 'Little Boy' on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, marking the first use of nuclear weapons in warfare. The bombing, carried out by the B-29 Superfortress 'Enola Gay' under the command of Colonel Paul Tibbets, instantly killed an estimated 70,000 people and devastated the city, ultimately leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
- Day of the week: August 5th, 1945 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Gotta be This or That by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: West of the Pecos directed by Edward Killy
More about August 5th, 1945? See below for more news and curiosities on August 5th, 1945.
Table of contents
- August 05, 1945: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 05, 1945?
- Who was born on August 05, 1945?
- August 05, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 05, 1945?
- Back in 1945
August 05, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1945:
- Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb codenamed 'Little Boy' on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, marking the first use of nuclear weapons in warfare. The bombing, carried out by the B-29 Superfortress 'Enola Gay' under the command of Colonel Paul Tibbets, instantly killed an estimated 70,000 people and devastated the city, ultimately leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
August 05, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 05, 1945?
August 05, 1945 was a Sunday and it was the 217th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1945 can also be written as 8/5/1945 in the US and as 5/8/1945 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 05, 1945?
Famous people born on August 05, 1945:
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Loni AndersonRenowned American actress famous for her roles in 'WKRP in Cincinnati' and other TV shows during the late 1970s and 1980s.
- Alan Mulally
Prominent business executive known for his leadership roles at Boeing and Ford Motor Company, where he played a crucial role in the...
- Richard Gordon
- Ja'net DuBois
August 05, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 05, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1945 was Gotta be This or That by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Gotta be This or That
- Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Can't You Read Between the Lines?
August 05, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 05, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 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 birthAugust 05, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1945 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:15 am and setting at 07:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 25, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1945.
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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 1945
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Someone born on August 05, 1945 is:
79 years 10 months old,
or 958 months
or 4165 weeks and 4 days old,
or 29159 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1945?
There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 05, 1945.
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