Saturday March 17, 1945: on this day

March 17, 1945 was the 76th day of the year 1945, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 17, 1945, who was born and died on March 17, 1945, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1945, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time by Les Brown & His Orchestra (Vocal Doris Day)), movies (e.g. Without Love, directed by Harold S. Bucquet), TV series (e.g. Aktuelt Kvarter) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1945 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 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

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March 17, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1945:

  • Allied ships bomb north-sumatra.
  • American forces complete the capture of iwo jima. americans suffer 26,038 casualties, include 6821 dead. of the 21,000 japanese defenders, only 1083 survive.
  • The ludendorff bridge in remagen, germany, collapses, ten days after its capture.
  • Wwii: kobe, japan is fire-bombed by 331 b-29 bombers, killing over 8,000 people.

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


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

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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?

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

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March 17, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 17, 1945 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on March 17, 1945?


Famous people born on March 17, 1945:

  • Shafer Sutherland

    Former Canadian politician known for his role as Deputy Prime Minister of Canada.

  • Mort Goldman

    Contributed to the development of computer networking protocols.

  • Ivry Giltis

    Talented artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Elis Regina

    Brazilian singer, one the most loved, well-known and well-paid entertainers of all time in brazil's history.

  • Angelo Reyes

    Filipino general and politician who held various government positions including Secretary of National Defense.

  • Edison James Sykes

    Jamaican politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Olivine Jones

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Michael Hayden

    American military man was named chief of central intelligence agency by president george w. bush, replacing porter goss, who had held the...

  • Big Bertha

    Irish cattle and twice guinness world record holder (oldest cow, cow with most offspring) (d. 1993).

  • Paco Gonzalez

    Race horse trainer.

  • Dennis Sullivan

    American bishop.

  • Michael Hayden (general)
  • Giuseppe Filippi
  • Andrzej Chmarzyński
  • Elio Trifari
  • Giselda Castrini
  • Douglas Meakin

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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March 17, 1945: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 79 years and 11 days old,

or 948 months and 11 days old,

or 4123 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28866 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 17, 1945?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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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March 17, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 17, 1945:

  • Thomas Lewis
  • Tatsugo Kawaishi
  • Henri Maspero
  • Armando Grava

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Michie Kusama

    Renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for her avant-garde works.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 17th

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March 17, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 1945:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1945:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 12th and March 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

March 17, 1945: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1945 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time
  2. - There! I've Said it Again
  3. - My Dreams Are Getting Better All The Time

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March 17, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 17, 1945 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Without Love

Without Love

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Harold S. Bucquet

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Lucille Ball, Keenan Wynn

Country: United States of America

Utah

Utah

Release year: 1945

Directed by: John English

Starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Dale Evans

God Is My Co-Pilot

God Is My Co-Pilot

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Robert Florey

Starring: Dennis Morgan, Raymond Massey, Dane Clark, Alan Hale

Thunderhead - Son of Flicka

Thunderhead - Son of Flicka

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Louis King

Starring: Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson, James Bell

Keep Your Powder Dry

Keep Your Powder Dry

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Edward Buzzell

Starring: Lana Turner, Laraine Day, Susan Peters, Agnes Moorehead

March 17, 1945: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 17, 1945 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Aktuelt kvarter

Aktuelt kvarter

Release year: 1945

The World in Your Home

The World in Your Home

Release year: 1944

Country: United States of America

Mr. Jones and His Neighbors

Mr. Jones and His Neighbors

Release year: 1944

Starring: Yul Brynner

Country: United States of America

Will You Remember?

Will You Remember?

Release year: 1944

Starring: Vera Massey

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on March 17, 1945?

On March 17, 1945 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1945?

On March 17, 1945 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1945?

On March 17, 1945 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. 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 March 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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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 March 1945?

March 1945 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1945 calendar looked like.

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