What happened on Wednesday July 11, 1945?

About July 11th, 1945, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Soviet Union agreed to hand over civilian and military control of West Berlin to British and U.S. forces, marking a significant geopolitical transition in the post-World War II era.
  • Day of the week: July 11th, 1945 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: There Must be a Way by Johnnie Johnston
  • Popular movie: Anchors Aweigh directed by George Sidney

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July 11, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 11, 1945:

  • Soviet Control Transfer in West Berlin The Soviet Union agreed to hand over civilian and military control of West Berlin to British and U.S. forces, marking a significant geopolitical transition in the post-World War II era.
  • Noël Coward's Musical Revue Premieres The musical revue "Sigh No More" by renowned playwright and composer Noël Coward opened at the Manchester Opera House, showcasing the vibrant post-war theatrical scene.
  • Japanese Destroyer Sinks in Osaka Harbor The Japanese destroyer Sakura struck a mine and sank in Osaka Harbor, reflecting the lingering maritime dangers in the immediate aftermath of World War II.
  • Fadil Hoxha Becomes Kosovo Assembly President Fadil Hoxha was appointed as President of the Assembly of Kosovo and Metohija, a key political development in the region's administrative history.

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July 11, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 11, 1945?


July 11, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 1945 can also be written as 7/11/1945 in the US and as 11/7/1945 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 11, 1945?


Famous people born on July 11, 1945:

  • John Motson

    Legendary BBC football commentator known for his distinctive style and encyclopedic knowledge of football, who covered matches for over 50...

  • Jacques Rougerie

    Renowned French oceanographer and architect specializing in marine architecture, who worked closely with Jacques Cousteau and is famous for...

  • Ron Glass

    American actor best known for his roles in 'Barney Miller' and 'Firefly', with a career spanning television and film.

  • Elie Lison

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July 11, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 11, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 9th and July 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 11, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 1945 was There Must be a Way by Johnnie Johnston, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

  1. - There Must be a Way youtube
  2. - Can't You Read Between The Lines youtube
  3. - A Kiss Goodnight youtube
  4. - I Wish I Knew youtube
  5. - On The Atchison, Topeka, And Santa Fe youtube
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July 11, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.

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July 11, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 11, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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July 11, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 11, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 11, 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 11, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:31 am and setting at 10:18 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 11, 1945?


Someone born on July 11, 1945 is:

79 years 10 months old,

or 958 months and 3 days old,

or 4166 weeks

or 29162 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 11, 1945?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 11, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 11, 1945.

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