What happened on Friday December 21, 1945?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1945:

• World Bank Establishment Twenty-eight nations signed a historic international agreement to create the World Bank, a pivotal moment in global economic cooperation and post-World War II reconstruction efforts.
• Death of General George S. Patton General George S. Patton, a renowned US military commander famous for his strategic leadership during World War II in Sicily and Normandy campaigns, died from injuries sustained in a car accident in Heidelberg, Germany. He was 60 years old at the time of his death, marking the end of a significant military career.
• Discovery of Promethium A scientific breakthrough occurred at Oak Ridge National Laboratory when a team led by Charles Coryell discovered chemical element 61, known as promethium. This was the last missing element between atomic numbers 1 and 96 on the periodic table, representing a significant milestone in chemistry and nuclear science.
• Oral Penicillin Development Raymond Libby developed an oral penicillin antibiotic, marking a significant advancement in medical treatment and making antibiotics more accessible and easier to administer.
• Terror Strikes in Palestine Terrorist attacks were carried out against British military bases in Palestine, reflecting the growing tensions and political instability in the region during the post-World War II period.
• Folic Acid Discovery American Cyanamid discovered folic acid, a crucial vitamin found in green leafy vegetables, liver, kidney, and yeast. This discovery would later have significant implications for understanding nutrition and human health.
• Doug Walters Birth Doug Walters was born, who would later become a legendary Australian cricket player known for his exceptional batting skills during the period of 1965-1981. He was renowned for his extroverted personality and significant contributions to Australian cricket.
• First Geothermal Milk Pasteurization The first geothermal milk pasteurization was performed in Klamath Falls, Oregon, representing an innovative approach to food safety and sustainable energy use.
• Broadway Musical Opening The musical 'Billion Dollar Baby' premiered at the Alvin Theater in New York City, running for 219 performances and contributing to the vibrant post-war entertainment scene.

Events in 1945

December 21, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1945

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1945

December 21, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 355th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1945 can also be written as 12/21/1945 in the US and as 21/12/1945 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1945 in December 1945 calendar

Famous people born on December 21, 1945:

• Millie Hughes-Fulford

  Pioneering NASA astronaut and molecular biologist who flew on Space Shuttle mission STS-40 and conducted groundbreaking research on space...

• Peter Criss

  Original drummer and founding member of the iconic rock band KISS, known for his distinctive makeup and musical style.

• Doug Walters

  Legendary Australian cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills and significant contributions to the national cricket team during...

• Alan Wynne Williams

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on December 21st

Famous people died on December 21, 1945:

• George Patton

  American military commander of forces during ww ii, who served as a commando in morocco under general eisenhower.

• Pietro Fineschi
• Umberto Montanari

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on December 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1945 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 07:24 pm and setting at 10:25 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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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 1945

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Someone born on December 21, 1945 is:

79 years 4 months old,

or 952 months and 23 days old,

or 4142 weeks and 5 days old,

or 28999 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1945?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 21, 1945.

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