What happened on Sunday April 15, 1945?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1945:

• Liberation of Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp The British Army liberated the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, revealing the horrific conditions and massive human suffering caused by Nazi atrocities during World War II. Approximately 38,000 prisoners were found alive, with thousands of corpses scattered throughout the camp. The total number of victims murdered at Bergen-Belsen is estimated to be around 50,000.
• Franklin Roosevelt's Burial President Franklin D. Roosevelt was buried on the grounds of his Hyde Park home, marking the end of an era for the United States. Roosevelt, who led the country through the Great Depression and most of World War II, was mourned by a nation in transition.
• Canadian First Army Reaches Northern Holland The Canadian First Army reached the coast in northern Holland and captured the strategic city of Arnhem, a significant military achievement in the final stages of World War II.
• Pope Pius XII Publishes Encyclical Pope Pius XII published the encyclical 'Communium interpretes dolorum', addressing spiritual and social concerns during the tumultuous final days of World War II.

Events in 1945

April 15, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1945

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1945

April 15, 1945 was a Sunday and it was the 105th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1945 can also be written as 4/15/1945 in the US and as 15/4/1945 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1945 in April 1945 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1945:

• Ritchie Blackmore

  Legendary rock guitarist, founding member of Deep Purple and Rainbow, known for his influential electric guitar playing in hard rock and...

• Christian Bergelin

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1945:

• Hermann Florstedt

  German ss officer (b. 1895).

• Günther Burstyn
• Curt Joël

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 15, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:39 am and setting at 11:36 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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Your place in the Universe on April 15, 1945

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Someone born on April 15, 1945 is:

80 years and 29 days old,

or 960 months and 29 days old,

or 4178 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29249 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1945?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 15, 1945.

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