What happened on Wednesday March 21, 1945?

Here's what happened on March 21, 1945:

• Allied Bombing Campaign Over Germany During World War II, Allied bombers initiated a massive four-day strategic bombing raid over Germany, targeting critical military and industrial infrastructure.
• Operation Carthage: RAF Bombing of Gestapo Headquarters The Royal Air Force conducted Operation Carthage, bombing Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen. Tragically, the mission resulted in an accidental school bombing that killed 125 civilians, highlighting the complex and devastating nature of wartime aerial operations.
• Japanese Kamikaze Flying Bombs Attack Okinawa During World War II, the first Japanese kamikaze 'flying bombs' (MXY-7 Ohka) launched an attack on Okinawa, marking an escalation of desperate aerial tactics in the Pacific theater.
• British Troops Liberate Mandalay In a significant Burma Campaign moment during World War II, British troops successfully liberated the strategically important city of Mandalay from Japanese occupation.
• Battle of the Transdanubian Hills Concludes In a significant World War II engagement, Bulgaria and the Soviet Union successfully defended the north bank of the Drava River, concluding the Battle of the Transdanubian Hills.
• Hannie Schaft: Dutch Resistance Fighter Arrested Hannie Schaft, a courageous Dutch Resistance fighter, was arrested by German police during World War II, symbolizing the brave resistance against Nazi occupation.
• Charles E. Greene: Olympic Bronze Medalist Sprinter Charles E. Greene was an accomplished American 100-meter sprinter who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Olympics, representing a significant achievement in track and field history.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Mar. 21, 1945

Newspapers from Mar. 21, 1945

March 21, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 80th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1945 can also be written as 3/21/1945 in the US and as 21/3/1945 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1945 in March 1945 calendar

Famous people born on March 21, 1945:

• Pat Riley

  Legendary NBA coach and executive, known for coaching the Lakers, Heat, and multiple championship wins.

• Rose Stone

  Talented keyboard player and singer, key member of the legendary funk band Sly and the Family Stone.

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on March 21st

Famous people died on March 21, 1945:

• Arthur Nebe

  German ss officer (d. 1945).

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on March 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 1945 was I Should Care by Martha Tilton, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Martha Tilton - I Should Care
2. Johnnie Johnston - (All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 1945 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 21, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 12:26 pm and setting at 03:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on March 21, 1945

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Someone born on March 21, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months and 2 days old,

or 4179 weeks

or 29253 days old,

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

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 2026.

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

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

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