What happened on Saturday March 17, 1945?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1945:

• Battle of Iwo Jima Concludes American forces complete the capture of Iwo Jima after an intense and bloody battle. The campaign resulted in significant casualties: 26,038 American soldiers were wounded or killed, including 6,821 fatalities. Of the 21,000 Japanese defenders, only 1,083 survived, highlighting the brutal nature of the Pacific theater in World War II.
• Firebombing of Kobe, Japan During World War II, 331 B-29 bombers conducted a devastating firebombing raid on Kobe, Japan, resulting in over 8,000 civilian deaths. This strategic bombing was part of the United States' aerial campaign to weaken Japanese industrial and urban infrastructure.
• Ludendorff Bridge Collapses The strategically important Ludendorff Bridge in Remagen, Germany, collapses ten days after its capture by Allied forces. This bridge had been a critical crossing point over the Rhine River during the final stages of World War II.
• Birth of Katri Helena Katri Helena, a notable Finnish singer, is born on this date.

Events in 1945

March 17, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1945

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1945

March 17, 1945 was a Saturday and it was the 76th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1945 can also be written as 3/17/1945 in the US and as 17/3/1945 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1945 in March 1945 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1945:

• Elis Regina

  Legendary Brazilian singer known for her exceptional talent and influential role in MPB (Brazilian Popular Music).

• Michael Hayden

  Prominent American intelligence official who served as Director of the NSA and CIA during critical periods in US national security.

• Michael Hayden (general)

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on March 17th

Famous people died on March 17, 1945:

• Thomas Alsgaard
• Henri Maspero

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1945 was My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time by Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day), according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day) - My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time
2. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - There! I've Said it Again
3. Phil Moore Four - My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 11:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 1945

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Someone born on March 17, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months and 6 days old,

or 4179 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29257 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1945?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 17, 1945.

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