What happened on Tuesday February 20, 1945?

Here's what happened on February 20, 1945:

• Naval Engagement in the Atlantic: U-1276 and HMS Vervain In a dramatic naval encounter during World War II, the German submarine U-1276 sank the British corvette HMS Vervain in the Atlantic Ocean. Immediately following this action, the U-1276 was itself sunk by the Royal Navy sloop HMS Amethyst, which was part of the same convoy. This incident exemplifies the high-stakes and rapid exchanges characteristic of naval warfare during the conflict.
• USS Pargo Sinks Japanese Destroyer Nokaze During World War II, the USS Pargo, a United States Navy submarine, successfully torpedoed and sank the Japanese destroyer Nokaze north of Nha Trang, Vietnam. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of 209 Japanese naval personnel, highlighting the intense naval warfare in the Pacific Theater during the final stages of World War II.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Feb. 20, 1945

Newspapers from Feb. 20, 1945

February 20, 1945 was a Tuesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1945 can also be written as 2/20/1945 in the US and as 20/2/1945 in UK and Europe.

February 20, 1945 in February 1945 calendar

Famous people born on February 20, 1945:

• Brion James

  American character actor known for roles in science fiction films like 'Blade Runner' and 'The Fifth Element'.

• George Smoot

  Nobel Prize-winning physicist who made groundbreaking discoveries about cosmic microwave background radiation, significantly contributing to...

• Andrew Bergman

  Acclaimed screenwriter and director known for comedic films like 'Soapdish' and 'Honeymoon in Vegas'.

• Gérard Hamel
• George Fitzgerald Smoot

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on February 20th

Famous people died on February 20, 1945:

• Costantino Ribaga
• Stanisława Rodzińska

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on February 20th

February 20, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1945 was Sleigh Ride in July by Dinah Shore, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Dinah Shore - Sleigh Ride in July
2. Johnny Mercer, Jo Stafford, & Pied Pipers - Candy
3. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - A Little on the Lonely Side

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 20, 1945 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:51 pm and setting at 03:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on February 20, 1945

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Someone born on February 20, 1945 is:

80 years 2 months old,

or 962 months and 3 days old,

or 4183 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29282 days old,

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

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.

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

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

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