What happened on Friday March 23, 1945?

Here's what happened on March 23, 1945:

• Operation Plunder: Allied Rhine River Crossing A critical World War II military operation where British and Canadian forces launched an amphibious crossing of the Rhine River in Germany. The strategic objective was to attack north of Wesel and neutralize the 47th Panzer Corps, preventing potential counterattacks against the main Allied force.
• Massive Naval Bombardment of Okinawa In the largest naval operation of the Pacific War, 1,500 US Navy ships conducted a comprehensive bombardment of Okinawa, a pivotal engagement in the Pacific theater that would significantly impact the final stages of World War II.
• Churchill Visits Montgomery's Headquarters Prime Minister Winston Churchill visited Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's headquarters in Straelen, Germany, likely to discuss strategic military operations during the critical final months of World War II.
• British 7th Black Watch Rhine Crossing The British 7th Black Watch regiment participated in the historic Rhine River crossing as part of Operation Plunder, contributing to the Allied advance into Germany during the final stages of World War II.

Events in 1945

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

Magazines from Mar. 23, 1945

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 1945

March 23, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1945 can also be written as 3/23/1945 in the US and as 23/3/1945 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1945 in March 1945 calendar

Famous people born on March 23, 1945:

• Franco Battiato

  Renowned Italian singer-songwriter, composer, and film director who significantly influenced Italian music and culture.

• Eric Roth

  Acclaimed American screenwriter known for writing screenplays for major films like 'Forrest Gump', 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button',...

• David Grisman

  Influential American mandolin player known for his innovative bluegrass and jazz fusion styles.

• Gérard Desarthe
• Eric De Vlaeminck
• David Milch

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on March 23rd

Famous people died on March 23, 1945:

• Augusto De Cobelli
• Napier Shaw
• Mary Berenson
• Henri Leclercq
• Fulvio Milani
• Hans-Günther von Rost
• Mario Simonazzi

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on March 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 02:21 pm and setting at 05:11 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 23, 1945

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Someone born on March 23, 1945 is:

80 years 1 month old,

or 961 months and 20 days old,

or 4181 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29271 days old,

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

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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

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

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