What happened on Thursday June 21, 1945?

Here's what happened on June 21, 1945:

• End of the Battle of Okinawa World War II: The Battle of Okinawa concluded with the total defeat of Imperial Japanese Army forces, marking a critical turning point in the Pacific Theater. The battle, which lasted from April 1 to June 21, 1945, was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific, with massive casualties on both sides and significant strategic implications for the eventual invasion of Japan.
• Polish Home Army Officers Tried in Moscow In a controversial trial, twelve out of sixteen officers of the Polish Home Army were found guilty of 'underground activities' in Moscow, reflecting the complex political tensions between Poland and the Soviet Union at the end of World War II.
• USS Barry Sunk by Kamikaze The American destroyer USS Barry was sunk northwest of Okinawa by a Japanese kamikaze attack, highlighting the desperate tactics employed by Japanese forces during the final stages of World War II in the Pacific.
• Change in Italian Leadership Ferruccio Parri succeeded Ivanoe Bonomi as Prime Minister of Italy, signaling a transition in the country's political landscape in the immediate aftermath of World War II.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Jun. 21, 1945

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 1945

June 21, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1945 can also be written as 6/21/1945 in the US and as 21/6/1945 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 1945 in June 1945 calendar

Famous people born on June 21, 1945:

• Philippe Sarde

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• Adam Zagajewski

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on June 21st

Famous people died on June 21, 1945:

• Josef Hora

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on June 21st

June 21, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1945 was I Should Care by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Frank Sinatra - I Should Care
2. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - Bell Bottom Trousers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 21, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 21, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:45 pm and setting at 03:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 27, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on June 21, 1945

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Someone born on June 21, 1945 is:

79 years 10 months old,

or 958 months and 23 days old,

or 4168 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29182 days old,

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

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 21st 2025.

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

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

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