What happened on Sunday July 08, 1945?

About July 8th, 1945, in brief:

  • Historical events: During World War II, President Harry S. Truman received intelligence that Japan was willing to discuss potential peace terms, with a critical condition of preserving the Emperor's reign. This diplomatic communication occurred just weeks before the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, representing a pivotal moment in the war's final stages.
  • Day of the week: July 8th, 1945 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The White Gorilla directed by Harry L. Fraser

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July 08, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 08, 1945:

  • WWII Peace Negotiations with Japan During World War II, President Harry S. Truman received intelligence that Japan was willing to discuss potential peace terms, with a critical condition of preserving the Emperor's reign. This diplomatic communication occurred just weeks before the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, representing a pivotal moment in the war's final stages.
  • Kalagong Massacre in Burma During World War II, Japanese soldiers perpetrated a horrific war crime in Burma, systematically killing approximately 600 villagers in the Kalagong region. This massacre represents one of the many brutal atrocities committed by Japanese forces during their military campaigns in Southeast Asia.
  • First Flight of Japanese Rocket-Powered Aircraft The Mitsubishi J8M, a Japanese rocket-powered aircraft designed as an interceptor and closely modeled after the German Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, successfully completed its maiden flight. This technological achievement demonstrated Japan's advanced aerospace engineering capabilities during the late stages of World War II.

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July 08, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 08, 1945?


July 08, 1945 was a Sunday and it was the 189th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1945 can also be written as 7/8/1945 in the US and as 8/7/1945 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 08, 1945?


Famous people born on July 08, 1945:

  • Micheline Calmy-Rey

    Swiss politician who served as the 91st President of the Swiss Confederation, a significant role in Switzerland's political leadership.

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July 08, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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July 08, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 08, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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July 08, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 08, 1945 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 08, 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 July 08, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:29 am and setting at 08:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Jul 25, 1945.

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How old is someone born on July 08, 1945?


Someone born on July 08, 1945 is:

79 years 10 months old,

or 958 months and 6 days old,

or 4166 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29165 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 1945?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 08, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 08, 1945.

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