What happened on Monday April 23, 1945?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1945:

• Soviet Assault on Berlin Intense street-to-street fighting erupted in Berlin as Soviet forces stormed the German capital, signaling the imminent collapse of Nazi Germany and the approaching end of World War II in Europe.
• Flossenbürg Concentration Camp Liberation The Flossenbürg concentration camp was liberated by Allied forces, marking another significant moment in the dismantling of the Nazi concentration camp system and the end of immense human suffering.
• Hermann Göring's Treasonous Telegram to Hitler During the final days of World War II, Hermann Göring, Hitler's designated successor, sent a telegram to Hitler requesting permission to assume leadership of Nazi Germany. This action was immediately interpreted as an act of treason by Martin Bormann and Joseph Goebbels, who advised Hitler of the telegram's seditious nature.
• German Radio Broadcast About Hitler's Location German radio broadcast a report claiming Hitler was in the 'main fighting line' in Berlin and would remain there, despite widespread rumors. Allied intelligence circles doubted this report and incorrectly suspected Hitler might be organizing a last stand in Bavaria.
• US Troops Cross River Po in Italy American troops advanced across the Po River in Italy, representing a strategic movement during the final stages of the European theater of World War II.
• Sinking of German Submarine U-183 In a rare Pacific War engagement involving a German submarine, U-183 was sunk off the southern coast of Borneo by the American submarine Besugo, highlighting the global reach of World War II naval operations.

Events in 1945

April 23, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1945

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1945

April 23, 1945 was a Monday and it was the 113th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1945 can also be written as 4/23/1945 in the US and as 23/4/1945 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1945 in April 1945 calendar

Famous people born on April 23, 1945:

• Donald E. Graham

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• Cristiano Malgioglio

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on April 23rd

Famous people died on April 23, 1945:

• Albrecht Haushofer

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on April 23rd

April 23, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1945 was All of My Life by Three Suns, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Three Suns - All of My Life
2. Hal McIntyre & His Orchestra - Sentimental Journey
3. Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra - Tippin' In
4. Freddy Martin & His Orchestra - Laura
5. Spike Jones & His City Slickers - Chloe

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:12 pm and setting at 05:11 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 23, 1945

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Someone born on April 23, 1945 is:

80 years and 21 days old,

or 960 months and 21 days old,

or 4177 weeks and 2 days old,

or 29241 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1945?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 23, 1945.

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