What happened on Thursday March 08, 1945?

Here's what happened on March 08, 1945:

• Nazi Execution of Amsterdam Resistance Members Nazi occupiers execute 53 Amsterdammers, demonstrating the brutal repression of Dutch resistance during the final months of World War II.
• OSS Cease-Fire Negotiations in Italy Office of Strategic Services chief Allen Dulles initiates critical cease-fire negotiations with SS commander Karl Wolff, seeking a surrender of German forces in Italy, a pivotal diplomatic maneuver near the end of World War II.
• V-2 Rocket Attack on Smithfield Market A devastating German V-2 rocket strike on London's Smithfield Market results in over 100 civilian casualties, highlighting the brutal impact of long-range rocket attacks on urban populations during the final stages of World War II.
• International Women's Day Observation The first official observance of International Women's Day, marking a significant moment in recognizing women's contributions, rights, and ongoing struggle for gender equality.
• First Black Female Navy Ensign Phyllis M Daley becomes the first Black nurse sworn in as a US Navy ensign, a groundbreaking moment in military integration and racial progress during World War II.
• Dutch Resistance Fighter's Death H J Jamin, a Dutch resistance fighter, dies in the Buchenwald concentration camp, symbolizing the personal sacrifices made during the resistance against Nazi occupation.
• Kiss Me Kate Debuts in Britain The musical 'Kiss Me Kate', a popular Broadway adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew', opens in Britain, showcasing post-war cultural exchange and entertainment.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Mar. 08, 1945

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 1945

March 08, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 67th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1945 can also be written as 3/8/1945 in the US and as 8/3/1945 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1945 in March 1945 calendar

Famous people born on March 08, 1945:

• Micky Dolenz

  Micky Dolenz is a famous American musician and actor, best known as a member of the iconic 1960s pop rock band The Monkees.

• Anselm Kiefer

  Anselm Kiefer is a world-renowned German painter and sculptor whose monumental artworks explore complex themes of German history, mythology,...

• Keith Jarrett

  Keith Jarrett is a highly influential jazz pianist and composer known for his innovative improvisational style and significant contributions...

• John Heard

  John Heard was an accomplished American actor known for his roles in numerous films and television series.

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on March 8th

March 08, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1945 was Dream by Pied Pipers, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

1. Pied Pipers - Dream
2. Gertrude Niesen - I Wanna Get Married
3. Dinah Shore - Candy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 03:16 am and setting at 01:47 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 1945

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Someone born on March 08, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months and 15 days old,

or 4180 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29266 days old,

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

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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

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

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