What happened on Monday May 07, 1945?

Here's what happened on May 07, 1945:

• Auschwitz Concentration Camp Mass Murder Report The Soviet Union's Extraordinary State Commission officially documented the systematic murder of over four million citizens from multiple European countries at the Auschwitz (Oswiecim) concentration camp, representing the most extensive documented mass murder in recorded human history.
• Nazi Germany's Unconditional Surrender General Alfred Jodl signed the unconditional surrender terms at Reims, France, officially ending Germany's participation in World War II. The surrender document was set to take effect the following day, marking a pivotal moment in global history.
• Amsterdam Civilian Massacre German SS troops opened fire on a civilian crowd in Amsterdam, Netherlands, resulting in the tragic death of 22 individuals during the final days of World War II.
• Final German U-boat Attack The last German U-boat attack of World War II occurred, resulting in the sinking of two freighters off the Firth of Forth, Scotland, marking the final maritime engagement of the conflict.
• Negro Baseball League Formation Branch Rickey announced the formation of the US Negro Baseball League, a significant moment in sports history that would help pave the way for racial integration in professional baseball.
• German Surrender Broadcast Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk, the leading minister in the remnant Flensburg Government, made a public broadcast announcing Germany's surrender at 2:27 p.m.
• Breaking of Allied News Embargo American journalist Edward Kennedy broke the Allied news embargo by reporting on the German surrender, challenging wartime information restrictions.

Events in 1945

May 07, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 07, 1945

Newspapers from May. 07, 1945

May 07, 1945 was a Monday and it was the 127th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1945 can also be written as 5/7/1945 in the US and as 7/5/1945 in UK and Europe.

May 07, 1945 in May 1945 calendar

Famous people born on May 07, 1945:

• Robin Strasser

  Prominent American actress known for her roles in daytime television, particularly in soap operas like 'One Life to Live' and 'Another...

• Bob Seger

  Legendary American rock musician and singer-songwriter, known for classic hits like 'Old Time Rock and Roll' and 'Night Moves'.

• Christy Moore

  Renowned Irish folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, founding member of influential bands Planxty and Moving Hearts, known for his...

• Cornelius Bumpus

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on May 7th

May 07, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1945 was Yah-Ta-Ta, Yah-Ta-Ta (Talk, Talk, Talk) by Bing Crosby & Judy Garland, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Bing Crosby & Judy Garland - Yah-Ta-Ta, Yah-Ta-Ta (Talk, Talk, Talk)
2. Jo Stafford - There's No You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th 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 07, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 07, 1945 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 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 07, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 03:39 am and setting at 04:09 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 07, 1945

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Someone born on May 07, 1945 is:

80 years and 17 days old,

or 960 months and 17 days old,

or 4176 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29237 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 07, 1945?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 07, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 07, 1945.

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