Friday August 31, 1945: on this day

August 31, 1945 was the 243rd day of the year 1945, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 31, 1945 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 31, 1945, who was born and died on August 31, 1945, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1945, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Our Vines Have Tender Grapes, directed by Roy Rowland), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1945 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 1945?


August 31, 1945 was a Friday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1945 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1945 can also be written as 8/31/1945 in the US and as 31/8/1945 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1945 in August 1945 calendar

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August 31, 1945: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 1945:

  • The liberal party of australia is founded by robert menzies.
  • Wwii: allied troops arrest german field marshal walther von brauchitsch.
  • Japanese general tomoyuki yamashita surrenders to filipino and american forces at kiangan, ifugao.

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August 31, 1945: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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 31, 1945: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1945 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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August 31, 1945: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1945 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1945 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 12:19 am and setting at 04:37 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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Who was born on August 31, 1945?


Famous people born on August 31, 1945:

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • Dorlis Gruen

    Renowned war correspondent who reported from conflict zones around the world.

  • Van Morrison

    Irish singer, songwriter and musician.

  • Bob Welch

    American singer, guitarist and songwriter who was with fleetwood mac between april 1971 and december 1974.

  • Leonid Ivanovich Popov

    Ussr -- cosmonaut (soyuz 35 / 37, 40, t-7).

  • Lee Bryant

    American actress.

  • Henrique Meirelles
  • Donyale Luna
  • Earnie Shavers
  • Leonid Popov
  • Anna Pfeffer
  • Sérgio Godinho
  • Ginés González García

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Jim Byrnes
    Jim Byrnes

    American film writer and producer of "gunsmoke," a long-running tv series.

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August 31, 1945: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 78 years 6 months old,

or 942 months and 29 days old,

or 4100 weeks

or 28700 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 1945.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1945?

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1945?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 31, 1945.

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August 31, 1945: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 1945:

  • Stefan Banach

    Polish mathematician known for his work in functional analysis.

  • Macario III di Alessandria
  • Elsa Stralia

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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August 31, 1945: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 1945:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1945:

  • International Day for People of African Descent

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August 31, 1945: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 1945 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Our Vines Have Tender Grapes

Our Vines Have Tender Grapes

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Edward G. Robinson, Margaret O'Brien, James Craig, Frances Gifford

Adventures of Rusty

Adventures of Rusty

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Paul Burnford

Starring: Ted Donaldson, Margaret Lindsay, Conrad Nagel, Gloria Holden

First Yank Into Tokyo

First Yank Into Tokyo

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Tom Neal, Barbara Hale, Marc Cramer, Richard Loo

State Fair

State Fair

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine

Country: United States of America

Isle of the Dead

Isle of the Dead

Release year: 1945

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Boris Karloff, Ellen Drew, Marc Cramer, Katherine Emery

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Who was the US President on August 31, 1945?

On August 31, 1945 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1945?

On August 31, 1945 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1945?

On August 31, 1945 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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What happened in 1945?

1945 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Free People premieres in Amsterdam
  • 65th US Mens Tennis: Sgt Frank A Parker beats Wm Talbert
  • Wilhelm Gustloff torpedoed off Danzig by Soviet sub-c 7,700 die

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What was the calendar for August 1945?

August 1945 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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