What happened on Wednesday May 09, 1945?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1945:

• End of World War II in Europe At 0001 hours French time, the Second World War in Europe officially concludes, marking the end of a devastating global conflict.
• Soviet Union's World War II Losses The Soviet Union commemorates Victory in Europe (VE) Day, reflecting on the immense human and infrastructural cost of the war. Over 1,418 days of military operations, the Soviet Union suffered 20-26 million fatalities, 40 million wounded, and 25 million people left homeless. The German-Russian front saw 10 million German troops killed or wounded. The Soviet Union's infrastructure was decimated: 70,000 villages, 1,700 cities and towns destroyed, along with 84,000 schools, 40,000 hospitals, 43,000 libraries, 32,000 factories, 400 museums, 40,000 miles of railway, and 45 million livestock.
• German Unconditional Surrender Ratification World War II's German unconditional surrender, originally signed on May 8 in Rheims, France, is formally ratified in Berlin-Karlshorst. Key signatories include Marshal Georgy Zhukov for the Soviet Union, Sir Arthur Tedder for Western Headquarters, and German representatives Colonel-General Hans-Jurgen Stumpff, Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel, and Admiral Hans-Georg von Friedeburg.
• Soviet Forces Capture Prague At 0400 hours, Soviet forces successfully capture Prague, Czechoslovakia, marking a significant moment in the final stages of World War II.
• Hermann Göring Captured Hermann Göring, a prominent Nazi leader, is captured by the United States Army, signaling the final collapse of the Nazi regime.
• Channel Islands Liberation The German occupation of the Channel Islands ends with liberation by British troops, concluding years of Nazi control over these strategic territories.
• Vidkun Quisling Arrested Norwegian Nazi collaborator Vidkun Quisling is arrested, marking the end of his treacherous role during the German occupation of Norway.
• Nazi Propagandist Arrested Max Blokzijl, a notorious Nazi propagandist, is arrested, facing potential prosecution for his role in spreading Nazi ideology.
• Railway Children's Book Published Rev. W. V. Awdry's children's book 'The Three Railway Engines', the first in The Railway Series, is published in England, marking the beginning of a beloved children's literature franchise.
• Clem Hill Dies Clem Hill, a notable Australian cricket player who played 49 Tests between 1896-1912, passes away.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from May. 09, 1945

Newspapers from May. 09, 1945

May 09, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1945 can also be written as 5/9/1945 in the US and as 9/5/1945 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1945 in May 1945 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1945:

• Keith Jarrett

  Legendary jazz pianist and composer known for his exceptional improvisational skills and groundbreaking solo performances.

• Jupp Heynckes

  Renowned German football manager and former player who achieved significant success, particularly with Bayern Munich, winning multiple...

• Steve Katz

  Accomplished American musician known for his work with Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Blues Project, and American Flyer as a guitarist,...

• Steve Katz in New York City

  Duplicate of Steve Katz entry.

• Gamal El-Ghitani

  Prominent Egyptian journalist and author who made significant contributions to Arabic literature and cultural discourse.

• Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1945:

• Erpo von Bodenhausen
• Frank Bourne
• Alessandro Canezza
• Friedrich Wilhelm Krüger
• František Rosmaisl

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on May 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 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 9th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:43 am and setting at 06:40 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 09, 1945

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Someone born on May 09, 1945 is:

79 years 11 months old,

or 959 months and 24 days old,

or 4173 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29214 days old,

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

There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 9th 2025.

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

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

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