What happened on Saturday July 28, 1945?

Here's what happened on July 28, 1945:

• Japan Rejects Surrender Ultimatum Japanese Premier Suzuki officially disregards the US ultimatum to surrender, a critical moment in the final stages of World War II that would ultimately lead to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
• United Nations Charter Ratification The US Senate ratifies the United Nations charter with an overwhelming majority of 89-2, signaling the United States' commitment to international cooperation and peace in the post-World War II era.
• Empire State Building Bomber Crash On a heavy foggy day, a US Army B-25 bomber accidentally crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building in New York City, resulting in 14 fatalities and 26 injuries. The tragic accident occurred during World War II, highlighting the dangerous conditions pilots faced even in non-combat situations.
• American Bombing of Japanese Naval Vessels American B-29 bombers conducted a strategic bombing raid, successfully sinking Japanese battleships Haruna and Ise, as well as the cruiser Ōyodo, further weakening Japan's naval capabilities in the final stages of World War II.
• Peru's New Constitutional President Jose Bustamante y Rivero assumes the role of Constitutional President of the Republic of Peru, marking a significant moment in the country's political transition during the mid-1940s.

Events in 1945

July 28, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 28, 1945

Newspapers from Jul. 28, 1945

July 28, 1945 was a Saturday and it was the 209th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 1945 can also be written as 7/28/1945 in the US and as 28/7/1945 in UK and Europe.

July 28, 1945 in July 1945 calendar

Famous people born on July 28, 1945:

• Richard Wright (musician)

  Richard Wright is a renowned keyboardist and founding member of Pink Floyd, one of the most influential rock bands in music history.

• Jim Davis (cartoonist)

  Jim Davis is an iconic American cartoonist who created the globally popular comic strip Garfield, featuring the witty, lasagna-loving cat.

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on July 28th

Famous people died on July 28, 1945:

• Margot Asquith
• Emilio Sailer
• Alois Šmolík
• Francesco Traina Gucciardi

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on July 28th

July 28, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1945 was A Friend of Yours by Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - A Friend of Yours
2. Bing Crosby - On The Atchison, Topeka, And Santa Fe
3. Harry James & His Orchestra - If I Loved You
4. Perry Como - If I Loved You
5. Martha Tilton - Stranger in Town

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 28, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 28, 1945 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 28, 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 July 28, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 10:19 pm and setting at 10:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 25, 1945 while the next full moon would come on Aug 23, 1945.

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Your place in the Universe on July 28, 1945

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Someone born on July 28, 1945 is:

79 years 9 months old,

or 957 months and 16 days old,

or 4163 weeks and 4 days old,

or 29145 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 28, 1945?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 28, 1945.

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