What happened on Wednesday September 12, 1945?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1945:

• Japanese Army Surrenders in Singapore On September 12, 1945, the Japanese Army formally surrendered to the British forces in Singapore, marking a significant moment in the conclusion of World War II in the Pacific theater. The surrender ceremony symbolized the end of Japanese military occupation in the region and represented a pivotal point in the restoration of British colonial control.
• Death of General Hajime Sugiyama Hajime Sugiyama, a prominent Japanese general born in 1880, committed suicide on September 12, 1945, in the aftermath of Japan's defeat in World War II. His death was likely a result of the profound personal and professional consequences following Japan's unconditional surrender.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1945

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1945

September 12, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 255th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1945 can also be written as 9/12/1945 in the US and as 12/9/1945 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1945 in September 1945 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1945:

• Maria Aitken

  British actress known for her memorable role in the comedy film 'A Fish Called Wanda', a cult classic from the late 1980s.

• Franz Beckenbauer

  Legendary German footballer and World Cup winner, considered one of the greatest players in soccer history.

• Richard H. Thaler

  Prize laureate for his contributions to behavioural economics.

• Milo Manara

  Internationally acclaimed Italian comic book artist famous for his sophisticated, often erotic graphic novels and distinctive artistic...

• Leo Kottke

  Influential American acoustic guitarist and composer known for his unique fingerpicking style.

• John Mauceri

  Renowned American conductor and music director known for his work in opera and musical theater productions.

• Christian Prigent
• Lewis Baltz

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1945:

• Hajime Sugiyama

  Japanese field marshal and politician, 44th japanese minister of war (b. 1880).

• Alfred Codrington
• Robert Hawkes
• William Wallace

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1945 was Along the Navajo Trail by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Dinah Shore - Along the Navajo Trail
2. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Boogie Woogie
3. Dick Haymes - Till The End of Time
4. Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters - Along The Navajo Trail
5. Frank Sinatra - You'll Never Walk Alone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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September 12, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:10 pm and setting at 10:26 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 12, 1945

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Someone born on September 12, 1945 is:

79 years 9 months old,

or 957 months and 14 days old,

or 4163 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29142 days old,

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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