What happened on Friday April 27, 1945?

Here's what happened on April 27, 1945:

• Capture of Benito Mussolini Italian partisans dramatically captured Benito Mussolini on April 27, 1945, while he was attempting to escape disguised as a German soldier. This pivotal moment signaled the imminent collapse of the Italian Fascist regime and marked a crucial turning point in the final days of World War II in Europe.
• Establishment of the Second Republic of Austria On April 27, 1945, the Second Republic of Austria was formally established, marking a critical turning point in Austrian history after the end of World War II. This new republic represented a decisive break from Nazi Germany and the Anschluss period, restoring Austria's sovereignty and independence.
• Anti-Nazi Uprising in Munich On April 27, 1945, anti-Nazi forces rose up in Munich, encouraging German surrender. Simultaneously, the United States and Britain rejected Heinrich Himmler's secret armistice proposal, signaling the approaching end of the Nazi regime.
• End of World War II in Finland On April 27, 1945, the last German troops were expelled from Finnish Lapland, effectively concluding World War II's operations in Finland. This date is now commemorated as the national war veteran day in Finland, honoring those who defended the country during the conflict.
• US 5th Army Enters Genoa The US 5th Army entered Genoa on April 27, 1945, as part of the Allied advance through Italy during the final stages of World War II, contributing to the liberation of Italian territories from Axis control.

Events in 1945

April 27, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 27, 1945

Newspapers from Apr. 27, 1945

April 27, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 117th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1945 can also be written as 4/27/1945 in the US and as 27/4/1945 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1945 in April 1945 calendar

Famous people born on April 27, 1945:

• August Wilson

  Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright who profoundly documented African-American life through his powerful dramatic cycle of plays.

• Robert Cialdini
• Lee Felsenstein

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on April 27th

Famous people died on April 27, 1945:

• Martin Henry Dawson
• Claudio Fogolin
• Rosolino Grignani
• Giovanni Preziosi
• Ubaldo degli Uberti
• Bruno Castiglioni

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on April 27th

April 27, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 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 27th 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 27, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 27, 1945 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:04 pm and setting at 06:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 1945 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on April 27, 1945

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Someone born on April 27, 1945 is:

80 years and 17 days old,

or 960 months and 17 days old,

or 4176 weeks and 5 days old,

or 29237 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1945?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 27, 1945.

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