What happened on Wednesday November 21, 1945?

About November 21st, 1945, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United Auto Workers strike 92 General Motors plants in 50 cities to back up worker demands for a 30-percent raise.
  • Day of the week: November 21st, 1945 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Waitin' for the Train to Come In by Johnny Long & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Dick Tracy directed by William Berke

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November 21, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 21, 1945:

  • The United Auto Workers strike 92 General Motors plants in 50 cities to back up worker demands for a 30-percent raise.
  • General Motors' workers go on strike.
  • Nuremberg Trials: Nazi Defendants Plead Innocent In a pivotal moment of post-World War II international justice, all Nazi defendants at the Nuremberg Trials collectively pleaded innocent to charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. This marked a critical stage in the landmark international legal proceedings that would hold Nazi leadership accountable for their actions during the war.
  • Manzanar Relocation Center Closes The Manzanar Relocation Center, a controversial internment camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, was officially closed. This site symbolized the unjust displacement and discrimination faced by Japanese-Americans during a tumultuous period of American history.
  • United Auto Workers Strike Against General Motors The United Auto Workers launched a massive nationwide strike involving 320,000 workers across General Motors Corporation, demanding a 30 percent wage increase and price stabilization. This labor action targeted 92 GM plants in 50 cities, representing a significant moment in post-World War II labor relations.
  • Death of Lt. Gen. Alexander Patch Lt. Gen. Alexander Patch, a distinguished military leader, passed away at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, at the age of 55 due to pneumonia. Patch was a significant figure in World War II military operations in the Pacific theater.
  • Guatemala Joins United Nations Guatemala officially ratified the United Nations Charter, becoming a member of the newly formed international organization committed to maintaining global peace and cooperation in the aftermath of World War II.
  • Birth of Goldie Hawn Actress Goldie Hawn was born in Washington, D.C., who would later become a prominent Hollywood star known for her comedic roles and successful acting career.

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

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What day of the week was November 21, 1945?


November 21, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 325th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 21, 1945 can also be written as 11/21/1945 in the US and as 21/11/1945 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 21, 1945?


Famous people born on November 21, 1945:

  • Goldie Hawn
    Goldie Hawn

    Goldie Hawn is an iconic American actress and comedian who rose to fame on the comedy show 'Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In' and won an Academy...

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November 21, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 21, 1945:

  • Robert Benchley
    Robert Benchley

    Robert benchley was an american humorist, actor, and writer known for his witty and satirical essays and his work as a film actor and...

  • Al Davis

    Legendary NFL team owner who transformed the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders and became one of the most influential figures in professional...

  • Ellen Glasgow

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist known for her realistic depictions of Southern life.

  • Alexander Patch

    American general (born 1889).

  • Vincenzo Cento

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November 21, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 21, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 19th and November 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 21, 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. - Waitin' for the Train to Come In youtube
  2. - The Honeydripper youtube
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  4. - Holiday For Strings youtube
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November 21, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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November 21, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 21, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 06:34 pm and setting at 10:10 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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How old is someone born on November 21, 1945?


Someone born on November 21, 1945 is:

79 years 5 months old,

or 953 months and 2 days old,

or 4144 weeks

or 29008 days old,

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

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 21st 2025.

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

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

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