What happened on Wednesday August 22, 1945?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1945:

• Ho Chi Minh's Revolutionary Movement in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh leads a successful coup, marking the beginning of the Vietnam conflict. This pivotal moment would set the stage for decades of political struggle and international intervention in Southeast Asia.
• Capture of Puyi, Last Emperor of China Soviet forces took Puyi, the puppet ruler of Manchukuo (Japanese-controlled Manchuria), into custody. This event symbolized the complete collapse of Japanese imperial ambitions and marked a significant moment in post-World War II geopolitical restructuring.
• Soviet Military Operation in Maoka Soviet forces completed their assault on Maoka (now part of modern-day Russia's Far East), concluding a significant military operation in the final stages of World War II in the Pacific theater.
• Ron Dante: American Music Personality Ron Dante, a notable American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work with The Archies, was born on this date. He would later become famous for his distinctive voice in pop music and behind-the-scenes production work.
• Cricket Performance by Bob Cristofani Bob Cristofani achieved a remarkable cricket performance, scoring 110 runs for Australian Services at Old Trafford, demonstrating exceptional batting skill in the post-World War II period.

Events in 1945

August 22, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1945

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1945

August 22, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1945 can also be written as 8/22/1945 in the US and as 22/8/1945 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1945 in August 1945 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1945:

• David Chase

  Acclaimed television writer and producer, best known as the creator of the groundbreaking HBO series 'The Sopranos'.

• Steve Kroft

  Renowned CBS News correspondent and long-time '60 Minutes' host known for his investigative journalism and multiple Emmy Award-winning...

• Ron Dante

  American singer-songwriter and producer, famous for his work with The Archies and hit song 'Sugar, Sugar'.

• Tamori

  Popular Japanese television personality and entertainer known for his long-standing media presence.

• Wolf Roth

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1945:

• Roland Heinrich Scholl

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1945 was Hong Kong Blues by Hoagy Carmichael, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Hoagy Carmichael - Hong Kong Blues
2. Ella Fitzgerald & Delta Rhythm Boys - It's Only a Paper Moon
3. Perry Como - (Did You Ever Get) That Feeling in the Moonlight
4. Tommy Tucker & His Orchestra - On The Atcheson, Topeka, and the Santa Fe

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 22, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1945 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:39 pm and setting at 06:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 25, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1945

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Someone born on August 22, 1945 is:

79 years 9 months old,

or 957 months and 2 days old,

or 4161 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29130 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1945?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 22, 1945.

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