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see horoscope and birth chart for May 26, 1945What happened on Saturday May 26, 1945?
About May 26th, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 26, 1945, United States bomber aircraft conducted a devastating fire bombing raid on Tokyo, causing massive destruction and civilian casualties. This strategic bombing was part of the United States' aerial campaign against Japan during the final months of World War II, aimed at weakening Japan's military and industrial capabilities.
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1945 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Laura by Dick Haymes
- Popular movie: Back to Bataan directed by Edward Dmytryk
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May 26, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1945:
- US Fire Bombing of Tokyo On May 26, 1945, United States bomber aircraft conducted a devastating fire bombing raid on Tokyo, causing massive destruction and civilian casualties. This strategic bombing was part of the United States' aerial campaign against Japan during the final months of World War II, aimed at weakening Japan's military and industrial capabilities.
- Allied Headquarters Relocated to Frankfurt Following the conclusion of the European theater of World War II, the Allied headquarters was strategically transferred to Frankfurt on May 26, 1945. This move signified the beginning of the occupation and reconstruction period in post-war Germany.
- Berlin Philharmonic Resumes Performances The renowned Berlin Philharmonic orchestra performed its first concert since the end of the European war, symbolizing the cultural resilience and gradual return to normalcy in post-war Germany. This performance represented a significant moment of artistic renewal amidst the devastation of World War II.
May 26, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 26, 1945?
May 26, 1945 was a Saturday and it was the 146th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 26, 1945 can also be written as 5/26/1945 in the US and as 26/5/1945 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 26, 1945?
Famous people born on May 26, 1945:
- Garry Peterson
Canadian-American drummer known for his significant contributions to rock bands The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, influential in...
- Vilasrao Deshmukh
Prominent Indian politician who served as the 17th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, playing a significant role in state and national politics...
- Giovanni Minoli
Renowned Italian television journalist and writer known for his influential documentaries and media productions.
May 26, 1945: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 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 26, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1945 was Laura by Dick Haymes, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
- Dick Haymes - Laura
- Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra - There Must Be a Way
- Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra - You Belong To My Heart
- Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five - Caldonia Boogie
- Louis Prima & His Orchestra - Bell-Bottom Trousers
May 26, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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 26, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 26, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1945 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 06:00 am.
The previous full moon was on May 27, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1945.
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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1945
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Someone born on May 26, 1945 is:
79 years 11 months old,
or 959 months and 18 days old,
or 4172 weeks and 4 days old,
or 29208 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1945?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 26, 1945.
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