What happened on Saturday August 25, 1945?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1945:

• John Birch Killed by Communist Forces Just ten days after Japan's surrender in World War II, U.S. intelligence officer John Birch was killed by armed supporters of the Chinese Communist Party. This incident is controversially considered by some American conservatives as the symbolic first casualty of the emerging Cold War tensions between the United States and communist forces.
• End of Nguyễn Dynasty in Vietnam Emperor Bảo Đại officially abdicates, marking the conclusion of the August Revolution and ending the centuries-old Nguyễn dynasty's rule in Vietnam. This pivotal moment signaled a major political transformation in Vietnamese history, setting the stage for future revolutionary changes.
• Jewish Immigration to Palestine Jewish immigrants were granted permission to leave Mauritius and migrate to Palestine, representing a significant moment in the post-World War II Jewish diaspora and migration patterns.
• Soviet Invasion of South Sakhalin The Soviet military successfully completed its invasion of the Japanese-controlled portion of Sakhalin Island, marking a decisive territorial conquest in the final stages of World War II and demonstrating the Soviet Union's military power in the Pacific theater.

Events in 1945

August 25, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 25, 1945

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 1945

August 25, 1945 was a Saturday and it was the 237th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1945 can also be written as 8/25/1945 in the US and as 25/8/1945 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1945 in August 1945 calendar

Famous people born on August 25, 1945:

• Vince McMahon

  Prominent entertainment executive and professional wrestling promoter, best known as the chairman and CEO of WWE.

• Daniel Hulet

  Belgian cartoonist known for his work in comic strips, including collaborations with Tintin and Spirou magazines.

• Ken Hensley

  Musician known for his work in rock music.

• Philippe Adnot
• Roland Romeyer
• William B. Helmreich
• Carlo Moiso

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on August 25th

Famous people died on August 25, 1945:

• John Birch

  American intelligence officer and missionary (born 1918).

• Willis Lee
• Oliver Morosco
• Pietro Tesauri

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 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 25th is Virgo.

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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 25, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1945 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 09:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Sep 21, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on August 25, 1945

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Someone born on August 25, 1945 is:

79 years 8 months old,

or 956 months and 19 days old,

or 4159 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29117 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1945?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 25, 1945.

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