What happened on Monday March 19, 1945?

Here's what happened on March 19, 1945:

• Hitler's Scorched Earth Order As the Third Reich faced imminent defeat, Adolf Hitler issued a radical directive ordering the destruction of all German industrial and infrastructure assets to prevent them from falling into Allied hands. This desperate measure, known as the 'Nero Decree', reflected the Nazi regime's total commitment to resistance.
• USS Franklin Kamikaze Attack During World War II, a devastating Japanese dive bomber attack struck the USS Franklin off the coast of Japan, resulting in 724 crew fatalities. Despite severe damage, the ship remarkably managed to return to the United States under its own power, demonstrating extraordinary resilience.
• US Naval Attack near Kobe and Kure US Task Force 58 conducted a strategic maritime attack on Japanese naval assets near the port cities of Kobe and Kure, further demonstrating the Allied forces' offensive capabilities in the Pacific Theater during the final stages of World War II.
• Execution of Friedrich Fromm, Nazi Official Friedrich Fromm, a high-ranking German Nazi military officer who was involved in the July 20 plot against Hitler, was executed on this date. Fromm was implicated in the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler and subsequently court-martialed and killed.
• British 36th Division Captures Mogok The British 36th Division successfully captured Mogok, a strategically important region in Burma known for its valuable ruby mines. This victory was part of the larger Allied campaign to push back Japanese forces in Southeast Asia.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Mar. 19, 1945

Newspapers from Mar. 19, 1945

March 19, 1945 was a Monday and it was the 78th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1945 can also be written as 3/19/1945 in the US and as 19/3/1945 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1945 in March 1945 calendar

Famous people born on March 19, 1945:

• Randy Kraft

  Notorious serial killer convicted of 18 first-degree murders, suspected of up to 67 killings.

• Michael Reagan

  Entertainer and public figure, known for his work in media and as the adopted son of President Ronald Reagan.

• Bernard Achériaux
• Ruth Cunha Cintra
• Pierre Charras
• Alfred Recours
• Alejandro Solalinde
• Modestas Paulauskas

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on March 19th

Famous people died on March 19, 1945:

• Georges André

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on March 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 1945 was I Should Care by Martha Tilton, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Martha Tilton - I Should Care
2. Johnnie Johnston - (All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th 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 19, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 19, 1945 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 19, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:47 am and setting at 01:51 am.

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 19, 1945

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Someone born on March 19, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months and 4 days old,

or 4179 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29255 days old,

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

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 19th 2026.

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

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

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