What happened on Sunday July 29, 1945?

Here's what happened on July 29, 1945:

• USS Indianapolis Sunk After Atomic Bomb Mission After delivering the atomic bomb components for the Hiroshima mission across the Pacific, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine. This tragic event resulted in one of the worst naval disasters in U.S. military history, with significant loss of life.
• Allied Forces Capture Frankfurt Allied forces, including troops from the United States and Britain, successfully captured Frankfurt, marking a significant strategic victory. This advance represented a critical moment in the final stages of World War II, with German forces in a general retreat across the center of the country.
• Red Army Enters Austria The Soviet Red Army entered Austria, signaling a major strategic advance in the Allied push towards Germany. This movement was a crucial part of the Soviet offensive in the final months of World War II, demonstrating the expanding Soviet influence in Eastern Europe.
• BBC Light Programme Launched The BBC Light Programme radio station was officially launched, dedicated to providing mainstream light entertainment and music. This new radio service would play a significant role in post-war British cultural broadcasting, offering diverse programming to listeners.

Events in 1945

July 29, 1945: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 29, 1945

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 1945

July 29, 1945 was a Sunday and it was the 210th day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1945 can also be written as 7/29/1945 in the US and as 29/7/1945 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 1945 in July 1945 calendar

Famous people born on July 29, 1945:

• Jim Davis

  Jim Davis is the famous creator of the iconic comic strip 'Garfield', featuring the lasagna-loving, sarcastic orange cat.

• Rick Wright

  Rick Wright was a founding member and keyboardist of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd.

• Michel Morin
• Joe Beck (guitarist)
• Mike Garson
• Mircea Lucescu
• Sharon Creech
• Sandra Alvino

Famous people born in 1945

Famous people born on July 29th

Famous people died on July 29, 1945:

• Samuel Mqhayi

Famous people who died in 1945

Famous people who died on July 29th

July 29, 1945: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 1945 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 10:50 pm and setting at 11:56 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 29, 1945

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Someone born on July 29, 1945 is:

79 years 9 months old,

or 957 months and 15 days old,

or 4163 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29144 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1945?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 29, 1945.

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