What happened on Thursday April 26, 1945?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1945:

• Dachau Concentration Camp Death March A tragic death march begins for inmates of Dachau concentration camp, representing one of the final, horrific acts of Nazi persecution as the war draws to a close. These forced marches resulted in numerous deaths and represent a dark chapter of human suffering during World War II.
• Allies Reject Partial German Surrender The Western Allies firmly reject any conditional surrender offers from Germany, insisting on complete and unconditional surrender across all fronts. This stance demonstrates the Allies' commitment to total victory and complete dismantling of Nazi military power.
• Arrest of Marshal Philippe Pétain Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain, the controversial leader of France's Vichy collaborationist regime during World War II, is arrested and charged with treason against France. This marks a significant moment of post-war accountability for those who collaborated with Nazi Germany.
• Battle of Bautzen: Last German Tank Offensive The Battle of Bautzen represents the final successful German tank offensive of World War II. This battle was a last, desperate attempt by the Wehrmacht to mount a significant armored counterattack near the end of the war, ultimately proving futile against Allied forces.
• Liberation of Baguio, Philippines Filipino troops of the 66th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Commonwealth Army, USAFIP-NL, and American troops from the 33rd and 37th Infantry Divisions successfully liberate Baguio from Japanese forces under General Tomoyuki Yamashita, marking a significant moment in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

Events in 1945

April 26, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 26, 1945

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 1945

April 26, 1945 was a Thursday and it was the 116th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1945 can also be written as 4/26/1945 in the US and as 26/4/1945 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1945 in April 1945 calendar

Famous people born on April 26, 1945:

• Bjorn Ulvaeus

  Swedish songwriter, musician, and member of the legendary pop group ABBA, who significantly influenced global pop music in the 1970s and...

• Chuck Blazer
• Howard Davies

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on April 26th

Famous people died on April 26, 1945:

• Pavlo Skoropadskyi

  German-ukrainian general and politician, hetman of ukraine (b. 1871).

• Sigmund Rascher
• Pavlo Petrovyč Skoropads'kyj
• Albert Arnheiter
• Edmondo De Amicis

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1945 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 26, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:05 pm and setting at 06:26 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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Someone born on April 26, 1945 is:

79 years 11 months old,

or 959 months and 28 days old,

or 4173 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29217 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1945?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 26, 1945.

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