Friday August 17, 1945: on this day
August 17, 1945 was the 229th day of the year 1945, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 17, 1945 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 17, 1945, who was born and died on August 17, 1945, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1945, which were the most popular songs (ex. Till The End of Time by Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day)), movies (e.g. Love Letters, directed by William Dieterle), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1945 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1945?
- August 17, 1945: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1945?
- August 17, 1945: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1945?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1945?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1945?
What day of the week was August 17, 1945?
August 17, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1945 can also be written as 8/17/1945 in the US and as 17/8/1945 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1945:
- Indonesia (dutch e indies) declares independence from netherlands
- Koreas divided on 38th parallel with us occupying the southern area
- Indonesian declaration of independence.
- Sukarno and mohammad hatta proclaim the independence of indonesia, igniting the indonesian national revolution against the dutch empire.
- The novella animal farm by george orwell is first published.
- Evacuation of manchukuo: at talitzou by the sino-korean border, puyi, then the kangde emperor of manchukuo, formally renounces the imperial throne, dissolves the state, and cedes its territory to the republic of china.
August 17, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
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August 17, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1945 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 03:20 pm and setting at 01:06 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 17, 1945?
Famous people born on August 17, 1945:
- John Townley
American published astrologer, author of books such as "new age career cycles", and "uranus, esoteric, and mundane.
- Rachel Pollack
American author, poet, and educator.
- Bob Balaban
Actor.
- Suzanne Farrell
Dancer.
- Yves Herbet
- Mario Panseri
- Katri Helena
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
- Robert De Niro
American actor, director, and businessman.
- Sean Penn
American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
- Donnie Wahlberg
American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
- Yû Aoi
Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
- Austin Butler
Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
- Belinda Carlisle
American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
- Maureen O'Hara
An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
- Brady Corbet
Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
- Helen McCrory
British actress (b. 1968).
- Julian Fellowes
English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1945: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 78 years 7 months old,
or 943 months and 12 days old,
or 4102 weeks
or 28714 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 1945.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1945?
There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 17, 1945.
August 17, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1945:
- Novelle Noire
Novelle Noire was a French poet who wrote about the human condition and the beauty of nature.
- Reidar Haaland
Norwegian police officer and soldier (b. 1919).
- Gino Marinuzzi
Composer dies at 61.
- Pater Bleijs [Louis]
Car accident kills resistance fighter.
- Friedrich von Rochow
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
- Billy Murray
Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
- Pearl Bailey
American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
- Vivian Vance
Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
- Yvonne Craig
Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
- Richard Barthelmess
Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
- Loranzo Da Ponte
Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.
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August 17, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1945:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 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.
August 17, 1945: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1945 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day) - Till The End of Time
- Bing Crosby - If I Loved You
- Perry Como - Till The End Of Time
- Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - Rosemary
August 17, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1945 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Who was the US President on August 17, 1945?
On August 17, 1945 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1945?
On August 17, 1945 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1945?
On August 17, 1945 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
What happened in 1945?
1945 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Free People premieres in Amsterdam
- 65th US Mens Tennis: Sgt Frank A Parker beats Wm Talbert
- Wilhelm Gustloff torpedoed off Danzig by Soviet sub-c 7,700 die
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What was the calendar for August 1945?
August 1945 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.