What happened on Friday July 20, 1945?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1945:

• Bretton Woods Agreement Approved The United States Congress formally approves the Bretton Woods Agreement, a landmark international monetary system that established rules for commercial and financial relations among major industrialized states. This agreement created the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, fundamentally reshaping global economic interactions in the post-World War II era.
• Belgian Political Crisis: Leopold III Abdication Request Belgian Prime Minister Achille Van Acker formally requests King Leopold III to abdicate, citing 'grave and unpardonable mistakes' related to his conduct during World War II. This political moment represents a critical turning point in Belgian post-war governance and national reconciliation.
• Death of Paul Valéry Paul Valéry, renowned French author, poet, and philosopher, passes away. A significant intellectual figure of the early 20th century, Valéry was known for his complex philosophical poetry and critical essays that profoundly influenced modern French literature.
• Birth of Larry Craig Larry Craig is born, who would later become a U.S. Senator representing Idaho. His political career would span several decades and include notable controversies.
• Birth of Bo Rein Bo Rein is born, who would become a college football coach at North Carolina State and LSU. Tragically, his life would be cut short in 1980.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1945

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1945

July 20, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 201st day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1945 can also be written as 7/20/1945 in the US and as 20/7/1945 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1945 in July 1945 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1945:

• Kim Carnes

  Renowned American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive gravelly voice and the iconic 1981 hit 'Bette Davis Eyes', which earned her...

• John Lodge

  Prominent bass player and founding member of the legendary rock band The Moody Blues, known for his significant contributions to progressive...

• Jake Scott
• Larry Craig
• William H. Inmon
• Fernando Grillo

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1945:

• Paul Valéry

  French poet and philosopher valery spent more than four years writing one 500-line poem called "the young fate" 1917.

• Bismarck Mantovani

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on July 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1945 was I'm Gonna Love That Gal by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

1. Perry Como - I'm Gonna Love That Gal
2. Jerry Colonna - Bell-Bottom Trousers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:34 pm and setting at 02:32 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 1945

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Someone born on July 20, 1945 is:

79 years 9 months old,

or 957 months and 24 days old,

or 4164 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29153 days old,

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

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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

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

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