What happened on Monday March 12, 1945?

Here's what happened on March 12, 1945:

• Swinemünde Bombing Tragedy The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) bombed Swinemünde, resulting in an estimated 8,000 to 23,000 civilian casualties, mostly refugees evacuated through Operation Hannibal, representing one of the war's most devastating aerial attacks.
• New York Pioneers Anti-Discrimination Employment Law New York became the first jurisdiction to legally prohibit employment discrimination based on race and creed, marking a significant milestone in civil rights legislation.
• Nazi Occupation Atrocity in Amsterdam During World War II, 30 Amsterdammers were executed by German occupiers, highlighting the brutal repression and violence of Nazi occupation in the Netherlands.
• USSR Returns Transylvania to Romania The Soviet Union returned Transylvania to Romania, a significant territorial adjustment following World War II that reshaped regional geopolitics.
• Italian Communist Party Calls for Armed Uprising Italy's Communist Party (CPI) issued a call for an armed uprising, reflecting the intense political tensions and resistance movements in Italy during the final stages of World War II.
• Soviet Forces Capture Küstrin The Soviet 1st Belorussian Front successfully captured the strategic town of Küstrin, advancing the Red Army's offensive during the final stages of World War II in Europe.
• First British Empire Day Celebration The British Empire celebrated its inaugural British Empire Day, reflecting the historical significance of imperial identity and colonial connections.
• Santa Fe Internment Camp Incident A violent incident occurred at a Japanese internment camp near Santa Fe, New Mexico, where four internees were seriously wounded during a confrontation with Border Patrol agents, involving tear gas and batons.
• Mussolini Narrowly Escapes Allied Attack Benito Mussolini narrowly escaped injury when an Allied fighter plane strafed his convoy near Lake Garda, demonstrating the increasing vulnerability of Axis leadership in the war's final months.
• German Submarine U-260 Destroyed German submarine U-260 struck a mine and was subsequently scuttled south of Ireland, representing the ongoing maritime warfare and attrition of the German naval forces.

Events in 1945

March 12, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1945

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1945

March 12, 1945 was a Monday and it was the 71st day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1945 can also be written as 3/12/1945 in the US and as 12/3/1945 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1945 in March 1945 calendar

Famous people born on March 12, 1945:

• Anne Summers

  Prominent Australian feminist activist who pioneered women's liberation movement in Adelaide and established a women's refuge in Sydney.

• George Jackson

  Prominent Black Panther Party activist and political prisoner who was a significant figure in the civil rights movement, tragically killed...

• Sammy Gravano

  Notorious American organized crime figure, known for being a key member of the Gambino crime family and later becoming an informant.

• Rhonda Byrne
• Jim Sharman
• Leif G. W. Persson

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on March 12th

Famous people died on March 12, 1945:

• Friedrich Fromm
• Max Hegele

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on March 12th

March 12, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1945 was My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time by Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day), according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day) - My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time
2. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - There! I've Said it Again
3. Phil Moore Four - My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th 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 12, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 12, 1945 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 12, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:35 am and setting at 06:31 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 12, 1945

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Someone born on March 12, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months and 11 days old,

or 4180 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29262 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 12, 1945?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 12, 1945.

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