What happened on Sunday May 06, 1945?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1945:

• Iconic Reichstag Flag Photograph Taken Photographer Yevgeny Khaldei captured the legendary 'Raising a Flag over the Reichstag' photograph, depicting Soviet troops raising their national flag atop the Reichstag building in Berlin, symbolizing the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
• Battle of Berlin Ends The Battle of Berlin concluded with a decisive Soviet victory, effectively sealing the fate of Nazi Germany and bringing the European theater of World War II to its final stages.
• Holocaust Death March Halted The segregated, all-Nisei 522nd Field Artillery Battalion of the U.S. Army intervened and stopped a Holocaust death march near Waakirchen in southern Bavaria, saving several hundred prisoners from certain death.
• Prague Offensive Begins The Prague Offensive, recognized as the final major battle of the Eastern Front during World War II, commenced, signaling the last significant military engagement against Nazi forces in Eastern Europe.
• Allied Spring Offensive in Italy Concludes The Allied Spring offensive in Italy officially ended with the surrender of German forces, marking a decisive conclusion to the Italian campaign of World War II.
• German Troops Surrender in Netherlands General J. Blaskowitz officially surrendered German troops in the Netherlands, marking a significant moment in the final stages of World War II.
• Dönitz's Flensburg Government Formed Admiral Karl Dönitz established the short-lived Flensburg Government in northern Germany, serving as the last Nazi administration before complete surrender.
• German Troops Surrender in Norway Dr. Hans Thomsen, German Minister to Sweden, signed the capitulation of approximately 350,000 German troops in Oslo, Norway, further weakening the Nazi military presence in Scandinavia.
• Siege of Breslau Concludes After a grueling three-month siege, Soviet forces achieved victory in Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland), marking another decisive Soviet triumph in the final stages of World War II.
• Pierre Laval Arrested Collaborationist French politician Pierre Laval was forced from Barcelona by General Charles de Gaulle, subsequently arrested by U.S. troops and handed over to the Free French authorities.
• Axis Sally's Final Propaganda Broadcast World War II propaganda broadcaster Axis Sally delivered her last propaganda transmission to Allied troops, concluding a nearly four-year campaign of psychological warfare that began on December 11, 1941.

Events in 1945

May 06, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 06, 1945

Newspapers from May. 06, 1945

May 06, 1945 was a Sunday and it was the 126th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1945 can also be written as 5/6/1945 in the US and as 6/5/1945 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1945 in May 1945 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1945:

• Bob Seger

  Renowned American rock musician from Detroit who formed the Silver Bullet Band and became a significant figure in heartland rock during the...

• Jimmie Dale Gilmore

  Influential American country singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style blending traditional country with alternative and folk...

• Kurt Loder

  Prominent music journalist known for his work with MTV and Rolling Stone magazine.

• Yvan Dautin

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1945:

• Erminio Dones
• Charles Franklin Reaugh
• Otto Satzinger

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on May 6th

May 06, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 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 6th is Taurus.

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May 06, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1945 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 03:05 am and setting at 02:55 pm.

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 06, 1945

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Someone born on May 06, 1945 is:

79 years 11 months old,

or 959 months and 27 days old,

or 4173 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29217 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1945?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 06, 1945.

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