What happened on Saturday September 08, 1945?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1945:

• Division of Korea Begins The United States troops arrive in southern Korea to partition the peninsula, following Soviet troops' occupation of the northern region a month earlier. This marks the beginning of the geopolitical division that would lead to the creation of North and South Korea.
• Hideki Tojo's Failed Suicide Attempt Hideki Tojo, the Japanese Prime Minister during most of World War II, attempts suicide to avoid facing war crimes tribunal. His initial suicide attempt fails, and he is subsequently tried and hanged for his wartime actions.
• US 1st Cavalry Division Enters Tokyo The US 1st Cavalry Division enters Tokyo, symbolizing the Allied victory in World War II. General Douglas MacArthur raises the US flag over the US embassy, marking a significant moment in post-war occupation.
• Rogie Vachon Birth Rogie Vachon is born in Quebec, Canada. He would become a notable NHL goalie, playing for the Montreal Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings, and winning the Vezina Trophy in 1968.
• Ron "Pigpen" McKernan Birth Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, an American musician and founding member of the Grateful Dead, is born. He would become a key figure in the band's early blues and folk-rock sound before his untimely death in 1973.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1945

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1945

September 08, 1945 was a Saturday and it was the 251st day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1945 can also be written as 9/8/1945 in the US and as 8/9/1945 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1945 in September 1945 calendar

Famous people born on September 08, 1945:

• James Jason Francis
• Christiane Krüger
• Vinko Puljic

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on September 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1945 was Some Sunday Morning by Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes - Some Sunday Morning
2. Glen Gray & Casa Loma Orchestra - Gotta be This or That
3. Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes - I'll Buy That Dream
4. Harry James & His Orchestra - 11:60 P.M.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 08, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:16 am and setting at 09:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Sep 21, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on September 08, 1945

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Someone born on September 08, 1945 is:

79 years 7 months old,

or 955 months and 15 days old,

or 4154 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29082 days old,

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

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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