What happened on Wednesday May 16, 1945?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1945:

• Fierce Battle of Sugar Loaf/Half Moon in Okinawa On May 16, 1945, intense and violent battles occurred around the strategic Sugar Loaf and Half Moon positions during the Battle of Okinawa. These engagements were part of the brutal Pacific campaign in World War II, where American forces fought against entrenched Japanese defenders in one of the war's bloodiest and most challenging island assaults.
• Levant Crisis: Britain and France Tensions in Syria On May 16, 1945, a significant diplomatic confrontation emerged in Syria between British and French forces. French colonial authorities attempted to suppress nationalist protests, but were forced to back down after the British threatened military intervention. This event highlighted the complex post-World War II geopolitical tensions and the declining power of European colonial empires in the Middle East.
• Sinking of Japanese Cruiser Haguro On May 16, 1945, the Japanese cruiser Haguro was sunk by a small but effective force of British destroyers in the Malacca Strait. This naval engagement was part of the broader Allied efforts to control maritime routes and diminish Japanese naval power in the final stages of World War II in the Pacific theater.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from May. 16, 1945

Newspapers from May. 16, 1945

May 16, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1945 can also be written as 5/16/1945 in the US and as 16/5/1945 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1945 in May 1945 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1945:

• Massimo Moratti

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Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1945:

• Umberto Berni
• Shintarō Hashimoto
• Harry Sundberg

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1945 was I Wish by Mills Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Mills Brothers - I Wish
2. Tony Pastor & His Orchestra - Bell-Bottom Trousers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 09:59 am and setting at 01:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 1945 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 1945.

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Someone born on May 16, 1945 is:

79 years 11 months old,

or 959 months and 17 days old,

or 4172 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29207 days old,

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

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.

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

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

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