What happened on Tuesday June 19, 1945?

About June 19th, 1945, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a remarkable display of national gratitude, an estimated 4 million people lined the streets of New York City to celebrate General Dwight D. Eisenhower's heroic leadership during World War II. The 35-mile (56 km) motorcade through Manhattan was a testament to the public's admiration for the Supreme Allied Commander who played a pivotal role in defeating Nazi Germany.
  • Day of the week: June 19th, 1945 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: I Should Care by Frank Sinatra
  • Popular movie: Rhapsody in Blue directed by Irving Rapper

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June 19, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 19, 1945:

  • General Eisenhower Receives Triumphant Ticker-Tape Parade in New York City In a remarkable display of national gratitude, an estimated 4 million people lined the streets of New York City to celebrate General Dwight D. Eisenhower's heroic leadership during World War II. The 35-mile (56 km) motorcade through Manhattan was a testament to the public's admiration for the Supreme Allied Commander who played a pivotal role in defeating Nazi Germany.
  • United Nations Rejects Spain Due to Franco's Regime In a significant political statement, the United Nations denied Spain's membership application, directly linking the rejection to Francisco Franco's authoritarian regime. This decision underscored the international community's stance against totalitarian governments in the post-World War II era.
  • U.S. 1st Corps Captures Iligan During the final stages of the Pacific Theater in World War II, the U.S. 1st Corps successfully captured the strategic location of Iligan, contributing to the Allied forces' campaign to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation.
  • Devastating El Teniente Mining Disaster in Chile A catastrophic mining accident at the El Teniente copper mine in Chile resulted in the tragic loss of 355 miners' lives, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in the mining industry during the mid-20th century.
  • Leopold III of Belgium Maintains Throne Amid Controversy King Leopold III of Belgium refused to abdicate, despite significant political pressure and controversy surrounding his actions during the German occupation. This decision further complicated Belgium's post-war political landscape and national reconciliation efforts.
  • Marcel Déat Sentenced to Death for Collaboration French politician Marcel Déat was tried *in absentia* and sentenced to death for collaborating with Nazi Germany during World War II. This verdict was part of France's broader post-war efforts to prosecute and punish those who had aided the enemy during the German occupation.

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June 19, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 19, 1945?


June 19, 1945 was a Tuesday and it was the 170th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1945 can also be written as 6/19/1945 in the US and as 19/6/1945 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 19, 1945?


Famous people born on June 19, 1945:

  • Aung San Suu Kyi

    Burmese pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who fought against military rule in Myanmar and served as State Counsellor.

  • Radovan Karadžić

    Bosnian Serb political leader convicted of war crimes during the Bosnian War, including genocide and crimes against humanity.

  • Tobias Wolff

    Acclaimed American author renowned for his memoirs and short stories, particularly known for his introspective and literary style.

  • Françoise Chandernagor

    French writer and legal advisor who served as attorney-general of the Council of State and authored a significant 1991 report.

  • Marsha Kramer

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June 19, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 19, 1945:

  • Stefan Mazurkiewicz

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June 19, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 19, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 18th and June 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 19, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1945 was I Should Care by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

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June 19, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th is Gemini.

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June 19, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 19, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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June 19, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 19, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 19, 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 June 19, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 02:48 pm and setting at 02:33 am.

The previous full moon was on May 27, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1945.

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How old is someone born on June 19, 1945?


Someone born on June 19, 1945 is:

79 years 10 months old,

or 958 months and 4 days old,

or 4166 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29163 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 19, 1945?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 19, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 19, 1945.

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