What happened on Friday May 25, 1945?

About May 25th, 1945, in brief:

  • Historical events: Following Germany's unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945, United States military personnel commenced their return from European theaters of war, marking the beginning of the post-war demobilization and transition back to civilian life.
  • Day of the week: May 25th, 1945 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Laura by Dick Haymes
  • Popular movie: Back to Bataan directed by Edward Dmytryk

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May 25, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 25, 1945:

  • U.S. Troops Begin Homeward Journey After World War II Following Germany's unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945, United States military personnel commenced their return from European theaters of war, marking the beginning of the post-war demobilization and transition back to civilian life.
  • Arthur C. Clarke's Satellite Communication Breakthrough Science fiction author and futurist Arthur C. Clarke formally proposes the concept of communication satellites positioned in geosynchronous orbit, a revolutionary idea that would later become the foundation of modern global telecommunications infrastructure.

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

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What day of the week was May 25, 1945?


May 25, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 145th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1945 can also be written as 5/25/1945 in the US and as 25/5/1945 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 25, 1945?


Famous people born on May 25, 1945:

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May 25, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 25, 1945:

  • Dem'jan Bednyj
  • Francesco Ercole
  • Vilém Kurz

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May 25, 1945: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 25, 1945 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1945 was Laura by Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

  1. - Laura youtube
  2. - There Must Be a Way youtube
  3. - You Belong To My Heart youtube
  4. - Caldonia Boogie youtube
  5. - Bell-Bottom Trousers youtube
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May 25, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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May 25, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 25, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 25, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:56 pm and setting at 05:26 am.

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

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How old is someone born on May 25, 1945?


Someone born on May 25, 1945 is:

79 years 11 months old,

or 959 months and 8 days old,

or 4171 weeks and 1 day old,

or 29198 days old,

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

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

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

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

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