What happened on Tuesday November 20, 1945?

Here's what happened on November 20, 1945:

• Nuremberg Trials Begin The first war crimes trial opened at Nuremberg, Germany, with 22 high-ranking Nazi leaders facing prosecution for their roles in atrocities committed during World War II. This landmark event marked a pivotal moment in international law and justice, establishing precedents for holding individuals accountable for war crimes.
• Battle of Surabaya Concludes The Battle of Surabaya ended with a tactical British victory but a strategic and political triumph for Indonesian independence fighters. This significant engagement was a crucial moment in Indonesia's struggle against colonial rule, symbolizing the nation's resistance and determination to achieve sovereignty.
• Death of Francis William Aston Francis William Aston, a renowned British chemist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Aston was known for his groundbreaking work in mass spectrography and isotope research, which significantly advanced our understanding of atomic structure.
• Queen Wilhelmina Opens Dutch Parliament Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands officially opened the parliamentary session in The Hague, continuing the traditional ceremonial role of the Dutch monarchy in the post-World War II period.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Nov. 20, 1945

Newspapers from Nov. 20, 1945

November 20, 1945 was a Tuesday and it was the 324th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1945 can also be written as 11/20/1945 in the US and as 20/11/1945 in UK and Europe.

November 20, 1945 in November 1945 calendar

Famous people born on November 20, 1945:

• Nanette Workman

  Versatile American-Canadian performer known for her work in music and acting across multiple genres and languages.

• Rick Monday

  Former Major League Baseball player who played for multiple teams and later became a respected sports broadcaster.

• Rachid Mimouni

  Prominent Algerian novelist who critically examined social and political dynamics through his influential literary works.

• Emel Sayin
• Deborah Eisenberg
• Lucia Battaglia Ricci

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on November 20th

Famous people died on November 20, 1945:

• Francis William Aston

  English chemist and physicist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1877).

• Francesco Dessì Fulgeri
• Andrea Figari

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on November 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1945 was Waitin' for the Train to Come In by Johnny Long & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 19th and November 25th.

1. Johnny Long & His Orchestra - Waitin' for the Train to Come In
2. Jimmie Lunceford Orch v Delta Rhythm Boys - The Honeydripper
3. Harry James & His Orchestra (Vocal Kitty Kallen) - Waitin' for the Train to Come In
4. Spike Jones & His City Slickers - Holiday For Strings

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:41 pm and setting at 09:03 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 20, 1945

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Someone born on November 20, 1945 is:

79 years 5 months old,

or 953 months and 3 days old,

or 4144 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29009 days old,

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

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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

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

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