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see horoscope and birth chart for August 27, 1945What happened on Monday August 27, 1945?
About August 27th, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: American military forces officially landed in Japan on August 27, 1945, marking the beginning of the post-war occupation following Japan's formal surrender in World War II. This historic moment signaled the end of the Pacific Theater conflict and the start of a significant period of reconstruction and demilitarization.
- Day of the week: August 27th, 1945 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Our Vines Have Tender Grapes directed by Roy Rowland
More about August 27th, 1945? See below for more news and curiosities on August 27th, 1945.
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August 27, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 27, 1945:
- US Troops Land in Japan Following World War II Surrender American military forces officially landed in Japan on August 27, 1945, marking the beginning of the post-war occupation following Japan's formal surrender in World War II. This historic moment signaled the end of the Pacific Theater conflict and the start of a significant period of reconstruction and demilitarization.
- Japan Rejects Potsdam Declaration Terms On August 27, 1945, Japan officially rejected the terms outlined in the Potsdam Declaration, a document that demanded Japan's unconditional surrender and outlined the conditions for ending World War II. This rejection came shortly before the actual surrender, representing a final act of defiance by the Japanese government.
- Birth of G.W. Bailey G.W. Bailey, an American actor known for roles in television series like M*A*S*H and Police Academy, was born on this date. While a notable personal event, it has less historical significance compared to the concurrent World War II developments.
August 27, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 27, 1945?
August 27, 1945 was a Monday and it was the 239th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1945 can also be written as 8/27/1945 in the US and as 27/8/1945 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1945:
- Hubert Pál Álgyay
Hungarian engineer, designed the petőfi bridge (b. 1894).
- Elfego Baca
- Arthur Ellery
- Reynold A. Nicholson
August 27, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 27, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 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 birthAugust 27, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1945 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 27, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 12:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Sep 21, 1945.
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Your place in the Universe on August 27, 1945
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How old is someone born on August 27, 1945?
Someone born on August 27, 1945 is:
79 years 8 months old,
or 956 months and 17 days old,
or 4159 weeks and 2 days old,
or 29115 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1945?
There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 27, 1945.
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