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see horoscope and birth chart for October 16, 1945What happened on Tuesday October 16, 1945?
About October 16th, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: The Battle of Surabaya erupted as a critical engagement during the Indonesian National Revolution, representing a significant moment in Indonesia's struggle for independence against colonial forces.
- Day of the week: October 16th, 1945 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Chickery Chick by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Mildred Pierce directed by Michael Curtiz
More about October 16th, 1945? See below for more news and curiosities on October 16th, 1945.
Table of contents
- October 16, 1945: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 16, 1945?
- Who was born on October 16, 1945?
- October 16, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 16, 1945?
- Back in 1945
October 16, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 1945:
- Battle of Surabaya Begins The Battle of Surabaya erupted as a critical engagement during the Indonesian National Revolution, representing a significant moment in Indonesia's struggle for independence against colonial forces.
- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Established The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was officially founded on October 16, 1945, marking a significant milestone in global efforts to address hunger, improve agricultural practices, and promote food security worldwide.
October 16, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 16, 1945?
October 16, 1945 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 16, 1945 can also be written as 10/16/1945 in the US and as 16/10/1945 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 16, 1945?
Famous people born on October 16, 1945:
- Jim Palmer
Legendary American baseball player, Hall of Fame pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.
- Pascal Sevran
French television personality and multifaceted artist who hosted 'La France en Chansons' for nearly two decades.
- Paul Monette
Acclaimed American author and LGBTQ+ activist who won the National Book Award in 1992 for his memoir 'Becoming a Man'.
- Roger Hawkins
- Wilma Goich
October 16, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 16, 1945:
- Salah al-Din al-Sabbagh
- Vasco Creti
- James V. Monaco
- Berta Zuckerkandl
October 16, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 16, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 16, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1945 was Chickery Chick by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
- Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Chickery Chick
- Hal McIntyre & His Orchestra - I'll Buy That Dream
October 16, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 16, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 16, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 03:05 pm and setting at 01:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1945.
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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1945
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Someone born on October 16, 1945 is:
79 years 6 months old,
or 954 months and 7 days old,
or 4149 weeks and 1 day old,
or 29044 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1945?
There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 16, 1945.
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Back in 1945
