What happened on Thursday August 16, 1945?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1945:

• Emperor Hirohito Orders Ceasefire Emperor Hirohito issues a crucial decree at 4:00 p.m. local time, ordering all Japanese forces to cease fire. Simultaneously, the Japanese cabinet resigns, signaling Japan's imminent surrender in World War II.
• Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' Speech Winston Churchill delivers a landmark speech in the House of Commons, introducing the powerful metaphor of an 'iron curtain' descending across Europe, foreshadowing the ideological divide of the Cold War.
• Last Chinese Emperor Captured Puyi, the last Emperor of China and former ruler of the Japanese puppet state Manchukuo, is captured by Soviet troops, symbolizing the definitive end of imperial rule in China.
• National Representatives' Congress Convenes in Vietnam The National Representatives' Congress, a pivotal precursor to the current National Assembly of Vietnam, convenes in Sơn Dương, marking a significant moment in Vietnam's path to independence and self-governance.
• Battle of Yongjiazhen Begins The Battle of Yongjiazhen commences as part of the ongoing Chinese Civil War, representing another critical engagement in the conflict between the Nationalist and Communist forces.
• Assassination Attempt on Japanese Prime Minister An assassination attempt is made on Kantaro Suzuki, the Prime Minister of Japan, during the tumultuous final days of World War II, reflecting the intense political instability of the period.

Events in 1945

August 16, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1945

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1945

August 16, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 228th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1945 can also be written as 8/16/1945 in the US and as 16/8/1945 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1945 in August 1945 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1945:

• Bob Balaban

  American actor and director known for his versatile roles in film and television, including notable performances in independent and...

• Suzanne Farrell

  Legendary American ballet dancer who was the primary muse and most important interpreter of George Balanchine's choreography,...

• Sheila (singer)

  Prominent French pop singer famous for her hit 'Spacer' and collaborations with Nile Rodgers and Chic, who was a significant figure in 1970s...

• Russell Brookes

  English race car driver (d. 2019).

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1945:

• Takijirō Ōnishi

  Japanese pilot and admiral (d. 1945).

• Kamil Krofta
• Cyril Scott

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on August 16th

August 16, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 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 16th is Leo.

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August 16, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1945 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:20 pm and setting at 12:28 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1945

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Someone born on August 16, 1945 is:

79 years 8 months old,

or 956 months and 28 days old,

or 4160 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29126 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1945?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1945.

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