What happened on Tuesday April 24, 1945?

Here's what happened on April 24, 1945:

• Elbe Day: US and Soviet Troops Meet United States and Soviet troops link up at the Elbe River, symbolically cutting Nazi Germany in two and signaling the imminent end of World War II in Europe.
• Battle of Berlin Encirclement Red Army troops complete the encirclement of Berlin, a critical moment in the final Soviet offensive that would lead to the fall of Nazi Germany.
• United Nations Conference Begins Delegates from 46 countries gather in San Francisco to discuss the formation of the United Nations, a pivotal moment in post-World War II international diplomacy.
• United Nations Founding Negotiations Crucial negotiations for establishing the United Nations commence in San Francisco, marking a significant step towards post-war global cooperation and peace.
• Battle of Halbe Begins The Battle of Halbe commences on the Eastern Front, a significant engagement during the Soviet push towards Berlin in the final days of World War II.
• German Destruction in Verona Retreating German troops systematically destroy bridges over the Adige River in Verona, including the historically significant Ponte di Castelvecchio and Ponte Pietra, causing substantial cultural and infrastructural damage.
• Naval Engagement in North Atlantic German submarine U-546 is sunk by U.S. Navy ships shortly after it had sunk the American destroyer Frederick C. Davis, representing one of the last naval battles of World War II.
• Baseball Commissioner Appointment Albert B "Happy" Chandler is named as the second commissioner of Major League Baseball, succeeding Kenesaw Mountain Landis.

Events in 1945

April 24, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 24, 1945

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 1945

April 24, 1945 was a Tuesday and it was the 114th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1945 can also be written as 4/24/1945 in the US and as 24/4/1945 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1945 in April 1945 calendar

Famous people born on April 24, 1945:

• Doug Clifford

  Legendary drummer and founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival, a seminal rock band of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

• Dick Rivers

  Prominent French rock singer who had a significant music career spanning over three decades, known for his influential presence in French...

• Didier Chouat
• Larry Tesler
• John Pasche

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on April 24th

Famous people died on April 24, 1945:

• Ernst-Robert Grawitz

  German physician (born 1899).

• Bruno Antonelli
• Albrecht von Bernstorff
• Ernesto De Fiori
• Anton Erkelenz
• Giacomo Grazioli
• Walter Jost
• Anton de Kom
• Raffaele Pieragostini
• Carmelo Salanitro
• Ernesto Savio
• Alfredo Violante

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on April 24th

April 24, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:10 pm and setting at 05:36 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 24, 1945

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Someone born on April 24, 1945 is:

80 years and 20 days old,

or 960 months and 20 days old,

or 4177 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29240 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1945?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 24, 1945.

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