What happened on Saturday April 14, 1945?

Here's what happened on April 14, 1945:

• American Bombing of Tokyo American planes conducted a bombing raid on Tokyo, causing damage to the Imperial Palace during the final stages of the Pacific War.
• US Army Captures German Cities The US 7th Army and allied forces successfully captured the important German cities of Nuremberg and Stuttgart, advancing deeper into Nazi-controlled territory.
• Canadian First Army Controls Netherlands The Canadian First Army assumed military control of the Netherlands, trapping German forces within the Atlantic Wall coastal fortifications.
• Liberation of Arnhem and Zwolle The Dutch cities of Arnhem and Zwolle were freed from German occupation during the final stages of World War II.
• US Forces Conquer Motobu Peninsula US forces conquered the Motobu peninsula on Okinawa, a strategic victory in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
• Birth of Ritchie Blackmore Ritchie Blackmore, legendary guitarist for bands Rainbow and Deep Purple, was born in England.
• Razing of Friesoythe The 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division, under the orders of Major General Christopher Vokes, deliberately destroyed the German town of Friesoythe as part of military operations.
• Liberation of Osijek Osijek, a city in Croatia, was liberated from fascist occupation, marking a significant moment in the region's World War II history.
• Birth of Uwe Beyer Uwe Beyer, an Olympic gold medal shot-putter from the German Democratic Republic, was born.
• Birth of Derek Leckenby Derek Leckenby, a notable rocker and actor known for the hit song 'Mrs Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter', was born.
• Birth of Frank DiLeo Frank DiLeo, an American actor, was born on this day during the final months of World War II.

Events in 1945

April 14, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 14, 1945

Newspapers from Apr. 14, 1945

April 14, 1945 was a Saturday and it was the 104th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1945 can also be written as 4/14/1945 in the US and as 14/4/1945 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 1945 in April 1945 calendar

Famous people born on April 14, 1945:

• Richie Blackmore

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Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on April 14th

Famous people died on April 14, 1945:

• Marco Elter
• Arthur Robert Hinks
• Jean Maurice Paul Jules de Noailles
• Terenzio Tocci
• Albert Vögler

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on April 14th

April 14, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 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 14th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 14, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 14, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 10:24 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 14, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months

or 4178 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29250 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1945?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 14, 1945.

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