What happened on Wednesday August 15, 1945?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1945:

• Japan Surrenders, Ending World War II Japan officially surrendered, marking the end of World War II, a global conflict that had lasted six years and resulted in unprecedented human casualties and destruction.
• Emperor Hirohito's Surrender Broadcast Emperor Hirohito of Japan broadcast his declaration of surrender, effectively ending Japan's imperial rule and simultaneously granting independence to Korea after decades of colonial occupation.
• Philippe Pétain Sentenced for Treason In a landmark post-war trial, 89-year-old Philippe Pétain, the controversial Vichy France leader, was sentenced to death for treason. However, Charles de Gaulle granted him a reprieve due to his advanced age.
• British Radar Technology Revealed The British government disclosed details about radar technology, one of the most significant scientific secrets of World War II that had played a crucial role in Allied military success.
• Japanese Military Leaders' Tragic End Korechika Anami, the Japanese War Minister, and Admiral Matome Ugaki met dramatic ends. Anami committed ritual suicide (seppuku), while Ugaki was killed attempting a final kamikaze mission, symbolizing the desperate final moments of Japanese military resistance.
• US Wartime Rationing Ends The United States concluded its wartime rationing of gasoline and fuel oil, signaling the gradual return to peacetime economic conditions.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1945

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1945

August 15, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1945 can also be written as 8/15/1945 in the US and as 15/8/1945 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1945 in August 1945 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1945:

• Steve Martin

  Renowned American comedian, actor, writer, and musician, famous for his comedic roles and literary works like 'Shopgirl' and 'An Object of...

• Alain Juppé

  Prominent French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1995 to 1997, and later held significant roles in French government...

• Khaleda Zia

  Influential Bangladeshi politician who served as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, known for her political leadership and authorship of books on...

• Gene Upshaw

  Legendary American football player who played for the Oakland Raiders and later became a prominent leader of the NFL Players Association.

• Jean-Francois de Zitter

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1945:

• Fred Hockley

  English lieutenant and pilot (b. 1923).

• Korechika Anami

  Japanese general and politician, 54th japanese minister of the army (b. 1887).

• Thomas Sylvester Taylor
• Matome Ugaki

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on August 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1945 was Till The End of Time by Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day), according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day) - Till The End of Time
2. Bing Crosby - If I Loved You
3. Perry Como - Till The End Of Time
4. Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Rosemary

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1945 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 15, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 01:21 pm and setting at 11:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 25, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1945.

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Someone born on August 15, 1945 is:

79 years 8 months old,

or 956 months and 29 days old,

or 4161 weeks

or 29127 days old,

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

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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

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

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