What happened on Saturday October 20, 1945?

About October 20th, 1945, in brief:

  • Historical events: Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Lawrence officially opens the Nuremberg Trials, a landmark international legal proceeding to prosecute prominent members of the Nazi leadership for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during World War II.
  • Day of the week: October 20th, 1945 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Chickery Chick by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Mildred Pierce directed by Michael Curtiz

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October 20, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 20, 1945:

  • Nuremberg Trials Begin Supreme Court Justice Geoffrey Lawrence officially opens the Nuremberg Trials, a landmark international legal proceeding to prosecute prominent members of the Nazi leadership for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during World War II.
  • Declaration of Atrocities Signed The Declaration of Atrocities was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin during the Moscow Conference. The declaration formally condemned Nazi war crimes and committed the Allied powers to prosecuting those responsible for systematic atrocities during World War II, setting the groundwork for international war crimes tribunals.

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

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What day of the week was October 20, 1945?


October 20, 1945 was a Saturday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1945 can also be written as 10/20/1945 in the US and as 20/10/1945 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 20, 1945?


Famous people born on October 20, 1945:

  • John Lithgow

    Acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theater, including roles in '3rd Rock from the Sun'...

  • Angus Deaton

    Nobel Prize-winning economist known for his groundbreaking research on consumption, poverty, and welfare.

  • Swami Siva

    Spanish spiritual leader and yoga expert who transitioned from being a young self-made millionaire to a renowned guru for English-speaking...

  • Thomas Pasatieri

    Accomplished American composer celebrated for his diverse musical compositions including operas, symphonies, and film scores.

  • Patricia Ireland

    Prominent feminist activist and former president of the National Organization for Women (NOW), who played a significant role in advancing...

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October 20, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 20, 1945:

  • Varvara Massalitinova

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October 20, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 20, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1945 was Chickery Chick by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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  2. - I'll Buy That Dream youtube
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October 20, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th 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 20, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:16 pm and setting at 06:26 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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How old is someone born on October 20, 1945?


Someone born on October 20, 1945 is:

79 years 6 months old,

or 954 months and 3 days old,

or 4148 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29040 days old,

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

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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