What happened on Friday October 19, 1945?

Here's what happened on October 19, 1945:

• Deutsch Schutzen Massacre On October 19, 1945, the Deutsch Schutzen massacre occurred, a tragic event in which 60 Jewish individuals were brutally killed. This horrific incident represents one of the many post-war atrocities committed against Jewish communities in the aftermath of the Holocaust, highlighting the continued antisemitic violence during this period.
• Allied Forces Firebomb Tokyo On October 19, 1945, Allied forces conducted another devastating firebombing raid on Tokyo, continuing the strategic aerial campaign against Japan during the final stages of World War II. This bombing was part of a broader effort to weaken Japanese military and industrial capabilities through extensive aerial bombardment.
• Patton's Troops Capture Mainz On October 19, 1945, troops under the command of General George S. Patton captured the city of Mainz, Germany, marking another significant milestone in the Allied occupation of Germany following the end of World War II. This event represented the continued Allied control and restructuring of German territories in the post-war period.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Oct. 19, 1945

Newspapers from Oct. 19, 1945

October 19, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1945 can also be written as 10/19/1945 in the US and as 19/10/1945 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1945 in October 1945 calendar

Famous people born on October 19, 1945:

• John Lithgow

  Versatile American actor known for his exceptional range in comedy and drama, with a distinguished career spanning stage, film, and...

• Divine (actor)

  Iconic drag queen and actor who became a cult figure through his groundbreaking collaborations with filmmaker John Waters.

• Angus Deaton

  Renowned Scottish-American economist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare.

• Gloria Jones

  American singer-songwriter associated with the glam rock band T. Rex, known for her musical contributions during the 1970s rock era.

• Patrick Simmons

  Founding member and guitarist of the legendary rock band The Doobie Brothers, known for their distinctive blend of rock, folk, and blues.

• Divine

  Divine was an American actor known for his work in John Waters films.

• Martin Welz

  South african journalist.

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on October 19th

Famous people died on October 19, 1945:

• N. C. Wyeth

  American painter and illustrator (b. 1882).

• Plutarco Elías Calles

  Mexican general and politician, 40th president of mexico (b. 1877).

• Hatcher Hughes

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on October 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1945 was Chickery Chick by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Chickery Chick
2. Hal McIntyre & His Orchestra - I'll Buy That Dream

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 19, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 05:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on October 19, 1945

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Someone born on October 19, 1945 is:

79 years 6 months old,

or 954 months and 25 days old,

or 4151 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29062 days old,

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

There are 158 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 19th 2025.

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

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

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