What happened on Thursday December 20, 1945?

About December 20th, 1945, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Harry S. Truman signed the United Nations Participation Act on December 20, 1945, formally committing the United States to participation in the newly established United Nations organization, a crucial step in post-war international diplomacy and cooperation.
  • Day of the week: December 20th, 1945 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Leave Her to Heaven directed by John M. Stahl

More about December 20th, 1945? See below for more news and curiosities on December 20th, 1945.

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December 20, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1945:

  • United Nations Participation Act Signed President Harry S. Truman signed the United Nations Participation Act on December 20, 1945, formally committing the United States to participation in the newly established United Nations organization, a crucial step in post-war international diplomacy and cooperation.
  • End of Auto Tire Rationing in the United States On December 20, 1945, the United States government officially ended wartime rationing of automobile tires, marking a significant milestone in the post-World War II economic recovery and return to civilian life.
  • Birth of Peter George Criscoula Peter George Criscoula, who would later become a drummer and singer for the rock band KISS, was born on December 20, 1945.
  • Death of Charles Eady Charles Eady, a notable Tasmanian cricket player who represented Australia between 1896 and 1901, passed away on December 20, 1945.

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December 20, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 20, 1945?


December 20, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 354th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1945 can also be written as 12/20/1945 in the US and as 20/12/1945 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1945 in December 1945 calendar

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Who was born on December 20, 1945?


Famous people born on December 20, 1945:

  • Peter Criss

    Peter Criss is the original drummer of the iconic rock band KISS, known for his distinctive makeup and 'Catman' persona.

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December 20, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 20, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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December 20, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 1945 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 December 20, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:17 pm and setting at 09:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1946.

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How old is someone born on December 20, 1945?


Someone born on December 20, 1945 is:

79 years 4 months old,

or 952 months and 24 days old,

or 4142 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29000 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1945?

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 20, 1945.

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