What happened on Monday April 09, 1945?

Here's what happened on April 09, 1945:

• Nazi Execution of Resistance Leaders On this day, the Nazi regime executed several prominent resistance members at Flossenbürg concentration camp, including Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Admiral Wilhelm Canaris, Hans von Dohnanyi, and General Hans Oster. These individuals were key members of the internal German resistance against Hitler's regime.
• Execution of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a prominent Lutheran pastor and courageous anti-Nazi dissident, was executed by the Nazi regime at Flossenbürg concentration camp. Bonhoeffer was a key figure in the German Resistance, known for his theological writings and moral opposition to Hitler's regime.
• United States Atomic Energy Commission Formed The United States Atomic Energy Commission was established, marking a significant milestone in the development and regulation of nuclear technology in the post-World War II era.
• Battle of Königsberg Concludes The Battle of Königsberg in East Prussia ended, representing another significant Soviet victory in the final stages of World War II's Eastern Front campaign.
• Liberty Ship Explosion in Bari A Liberty ship carrying aerial bombs exploded in Bari, Italy, resulting in a catastrophic incident that killed 360 people. This tragic event highlighted the dangerous conditions and risks faced by maritime personnel during World War II.
• Suez Canal Reopened The Suez Canal in Egypt was cleared and reopened for shipping, restoring a critical maritime trade route during the final months of World War II.
• Death of Theodor Haecker Theodor Haecker, a notable German cultural philosopher, passed away at the age of 65. Known for his philosophical and cultural contributions, Haecker was an important intellectual figure of his time.

Events in 1945

April 09, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 09, 1945

Newspapers from Apr. 09, 1945

April 09, 1945 was a Monday and it was the 99th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 09, 1945 can also be written as 4/9/1945 in the US and as 9/4/1945 in UK and Europe.

April 09, 1945 in April 1945 calendar

Famous people born on April 09, 1945:

• Steve Gadd

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• Peter Gammons

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Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on April 9th

Famous people died on April 09, 1945:

• Dietrich Bonhoeffer

  A prominent German theologian and Lutheran pastor who actively resisted the Nazi regime.

• Hans von Dohnányi

  German jurist and prominent resistance member who actively opposed the Nazi regime, ultimately executed for his involvement in the July 20...

• Hans Oster

  German general, member the german resistance (born in 1887).

• Wilhelm Canaris

  German military admiral; was involved in the assassination plot against hitler on 7/20/1944.

• Johann Georg Elser

  German carpenter (b. 1903).

• Karl Sack

  German jurist, member the german resistance (born in 1896).

• Georg Elser
• Mario Modotti
• Ewald von Kleist-Schmenzin
• Domenico Fracassi di Torre Rossano

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on April 9th

April 09, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 09, 1945 was My Dreams are Getting Better All the Time by Johnny Long & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. Johnny Long & His Orchestra - My Dreams are Getting Better All the Time
2. Bing Crosby with Ethel Smith (Organ) - Just a Prayer Away
3. Jerry Wald & His Orchestra - Laura
4. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - Dream
5. Woody Herman & His Orchestra - Laura

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 9th is Aries.

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April 09, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 09, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 09, 1945 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 09, 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 April 09, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:07 am and setting at 05:18 pm.

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

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Someone born on April 09, 1945 is:

80 years and 26 days old,

or 960 months and 26 days old,

or 4178 weeks

or 29246 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 09, 1945?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 09, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 09, 1945.

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