Sunday 26 August 1945
It was Sunday, under the sign of Virgo (see planets position on August 26, 1945). The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Melvin Watt and Ron Barber.
State Fair, directed by Walter Lang, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1945
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1945 or at August 26 across the years.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 26 August 1945 ?
Holidays:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
Famous Birthdays:
- Ron Barber: Politician.
- Melvin Watt: (Rep-D-North Carolina).
- Thomas J Ridge: (Rep-R-Pennsylvania, 1983- ).
- Jo Freeman: American lawyer and scholar.
- Tom Ridge: American sergeant and politician 1st Secretary of Homeland Security.
Famous Deaths:
- Franz Werfel: Austrian novelist, playwright and poet whose early work criticized the militaristic philosophy of the 1900's.
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Planetary positions on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26, 1945 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1945?
- LIFE: General Spaatz
- Time: Japan's acceptance of unconditional surrender on August 14, 1945, ending WWII.
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1945
Genealogy: find out your family heritage
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 1945 ?
Top #4 songs in the USA
- On The Atcheson, Topeka, and the Santa Fe - Tommy Tucker & His Orchestra
- Perry Como - (Did You Ever Get) That Feeling in the Moonlight
- Ella Fitzgerald & Delta Rhythm Boys - It's Only a Paper Moon
- Hoagy Carmichael - Hong Kong Blues
