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see horoscope and birth chart for August 29, 1945What happened on Wednesday August 29, 1945?
About August 29th, 1945, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 29, 1945, General Douglas MacArthur was officially named Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers (SCAP), giving him unprecedented authority to oversee the post-war occupation, demilitarization, and reconstruction of Japan. This appointment was crucial in shaping Japan's political and social transformation after World War II.
- Day of the week: August 29th, 1945 was a Wednesday
- 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
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Table of contents
- August 29, 1945: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 29, 1945?
- Who was born on August 29, 1945?
- August 29, 1945: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 29, 1945?
- Back in 1945
August 29, 1945: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 29, 1945:
- General MacArthur Appointed Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Japan On August 29, 1945, General Douglas MacArthur was officially named Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers (SCAP), giving him unprecedented authority to oversee the post-war occupation, demilitarization, and reconstruction of Japan. This appointment was crucial in shaping Japan's political and social transformation after World War II.
- British Liberation of Hong Kong from Japanese Occupation On August 29, 1945, British forces officially liberated Hong Kong, ending nearly four years of brutal Japanese military occupation during World War II. This marked a significant moment in the region's history, symbolizing the end of Japanese imperial control and the restoration of British colonial governance.
- Allied Prisoners of War Liberated from Aomori Prison Camp On August 29, 1945, the U.S. Navy successfully liberated Allied prisoners of war from the Aomori prison camp near Yokohama, Japan. The prisoners, who had endured harsh conditions during their captivity, erupted in cheers as their rescuers arrived, marking a moment of profound emotional relief and the end of their wartime suffering.
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What day of the week was August 29, 1945?
August 29, 1945 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 1945 can also be written as 8/29/1945 in the US and as 29/8/1945 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 29, 1945?
Famous people born on August 29, 1945:
- Wyomia Tyus
Pioneering African American track and field athlete who broke world records in sprinting.
- Alain Richard
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August 29, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 29, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 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 29, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 1945 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:57 pm and setting at 02:32 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 29, 1945
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 29, 1945?
Someone born on August 29, 1945 is:
79 years 8 months old,
or 956 months and 4 days old,
or 4157 weeks and 3 days old,
or 29102 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1945?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1945?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 29, 1945.
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